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squid

UK/skwid/US
C2

Definitions

n.

A marine cephalopod mollusk with a long body, eight arms, and two tentacles, related to the octopus.

鱿鱼,枪乌贼

Root Breakdown

squidother
=squid

Common Collocations

  • 1.giant squid大王鱿鱼
  • 2.fried squid炸鱿鱼
  • 3.squid ink墨鱼汁
  • 4.grilled squid烤鱿鱼

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The chef prepared a delicious dish of grilled squid with lemon and herbs.

  • 2.

    Giant squid can grow up to thirteen meters long and live in the deep ocean.

  • 3.

    We ordered fried squid rings as an appetizer at the seafood restaurant.

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