octopus

• 一种海洋动物，身体柔软呈椭圆形，有八条长腕足；也指这种动物作为食物时的腕足。

A noun referring to a marine animal with a soft oval body and eight long tentacles, or the tentacles of this animal prepared as food.

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1. B1formalculinary

   The tentacles of an octopus prepared and eaten as food.

   章鱼（作为食物）

   • Grilled octopus is a popular dish in Mediterranean cuisine.
   • She ordered a plate of octopus salad for lunch.
   • The restaurant serves tender octopus with lemon and herbs.

2. AnimalA2formal

   A sea creature with a soft oval body and eight long tentacles, living on the ocean floor.

   章鱼

   • The octopus can change its color to blend in with the rocks.
   • An octopus uses its tentacles to catch prey.
   • Divers often see octopuses hiding in coral reefs.

   同义词devilfishoctopod