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sardine

🇬🇧 UK/sɑ:'di:n/🇺🇸 US
C2

Definitions

n.

A small, oily fish of the herring family, often sold preserved in tins

沙丁鱼

v.

To pack or cram people or things tightly together

把……塞得满满的，紧密地挤在一起

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
sardineother
=sardine

Common Collocations

  • 1.tin of sardines一罐沙丁鱼
  • 2.packed like sardines挤得像沙丁鱼罐头
  • 3.grilled sardines烤沙丁鱼
  • 4.sardine can沙丁鱼罐头

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She opened a tin of sardines and spread them on toast for a quick lunch.

  • 2.

    We were packed like sardines on the rush-hour subway train.

  • 3.

    Fresh sardines grilled with lemon and herbs are a staple of Mediterranean cuisine.

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