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fishy

UK/'fiʃi/US
TOEFLC2

Definitions

adj.

Resembling or smelling of fish; (informal) suspicious or doubtful.

鱼腥的;可疑的,靠不住的

Root Breakdown

Native English
fishyother
=fishy

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The fishery offered a fishy smell that made visitors wrinkle their noses.

  • 2.

    His explanation sounded fishy, so the detective pressed for more details.

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