porpoise

更新时间:2026-06-21 08:42:03   栏目: 英语词典

Porpoise 是英语单词,指的是一种海洋哺乳动物,中文翻译为“海豚”,但与通常我们所说的“海豚”不同,porpoise 属于鲸目、海豚科中的一个亚科,体型较小,通常较为矮胖。

音标:

/ˈpɔːr.pəs//ˈpɔːr.pɔɪs/

词性:

名词

词义:

海豚类动物:指小型的海洋哺乳动物,通常与更大、更常见的海豚有所区别,体型较小,嘴巴形状更平直,背鳍也更为短小。

海豚(有时也可用作更广泛的海洋哺乳动物的泛指,尤其是在某些地区,"海豚"一词可以包含海豚和海豚类的所有种类)。

用法:

Porpoise 与更常见的“dolphin”(海豚)有所区别。Porpoises通常体型较小,嘴部比较平直,没有明显的喙状突起,背鳍形状也与海豚不同。

例句:

The porpoise leaped out of the water gracefully, showing off its sleek body.
(海豚优雅地跃出水面,展示出它流线型的身体。)

Porpoises are known for their playful behavior in the water.
(海豚因其在水中的顽皮行为而闻名。)

The porpoise swam alongside the boat for several minutes.
(海豚与船只一起游了好几分钟。)

Fishermen often mistake porpoises for dolphins due to their similar appearance.
(渔民们常常将海豚误认为海豚类动物,因为它们外形相似。)

The baby porpoise stayed close to its mother for protection.
(小海豚紧紧跟着母亲,寻求保护。)

Scientists are studying the porpoise population in this region to learn more about their behavior.
(科学家们正在研究该地区的海豚类动物种群,以了解更多关于它们的行为。)

The porpoise is a social animal that often travels in groups.
(海豚类动物是一种社会性动物,通常成群结队地行动。)

Porpoises are often seen near coastal waters, where they hunt for fish.
(海豚类动物常常出现在近海水域,它们在此捕食鱼类。)

The waters were so clear that we could see a porpoise swimming just beneath the surface.
(水域清澈见底,我们能看到海豚类动物在水面下游动。)

Due to pollution, the number of porpoises in certain areas has decreased dramatically.
(由于污染,某些地区的海豚类动物数量急剧减少。)

短语搭配:

Porpoise species(海豚类物种)

Porpoise habitat(海豚类动物栖息地)

Porpoise conservation(海豚类动物保护)

Porpoise watching(海豚类动物观察)

Porpoise pod(海豚类动物群)

总结:

Porpoise 是指海洋中的一种小型鲸目动物,体型相对较小,与常见的“海豚”相比,体态较为圆润,嘴部较短且平直。它们以群体形式活动,栖息于温带和亚热带的水域。