jellyfish
UK/'dʒelifiʃ/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
n.
A soft, transparent sea creature with a jellylike body and trailing tentacles; also informally, a weak-willed person.
水母，海蜇；（非正式）意志薄弱的人
Root Breakdown
Native Englishjellyfishother
=jellyfish
Example Sentences
- 1.
The jellyfish drifted along the ocean currents with its tentacles flowing.
- 2.
Children were warned to avoid touching jellyfish on the beach.
- 3.
A jellyfish sting can cause painful welts and allergic reactions in swimmers.