sprat

• 指一种小型而富含脂肪的欧洲鱼，常像沙丁鱼一样被熏制或制成罐头；也指以同样方式处理的小鲱鱼。

A noun referring to a small, fatty European fish, often smoked or canned similarly to sardines, or a small herring processed in the same manner.

1. Small fatty European fishB1formalculinary

   A small, oily fish found in European waters, often smoked or canned in a manner similar to sardines.

   西鲱

   • We had smoked sprats on toast for a light lunch.
   • The fisherman's catch included a large net of sprats.
   • Canned sprats are a popular snack in some European countries.

   同义词brisling

2. Small herring processed like a sardineB1formalculinary

   A young or small herring that is prepared and preserved in a similar way to sardines.

   小鲱鱼罐头

   • The recipe calls for sprats, which are essentially small herrings.
   • Sprats are often packed in oil or tomato sauce.
   • He bought a tin of sprats for the picnic.

   同义词brisling