"remora" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 吸盘鱼

Definition

吸盘鱼是一种鱼类，通过头部的吸盘附着在像鲨鱼或鲸鱼这样的大型动物身上，经常与它们一起移动。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于科学或生物学语境。偶尔作为比喻用来形容依赖或跟随他人的人，但在日常用语中非常少见。

Examples

The remora sticks to the shark as it swims.

**吸盘鱼**在鲨鱼游动时紧贴其身。

Have you ever seen a remora in an aquarium?

你在水族馆见过**吸盘鱼**吗？

A remora uses its head to attach to bigger animals.

**吸盘鱼**用头部吸附在更大的动物身上。

People sometimes call someone a remora if they always tag along for free stuff.

有时人们会把总是占小便宜的人叫做**吸盘鱼**。

The diver pointed out a remora hiding under the turtle.

潜水员指出海龟下面藏着一条**吸盘鱼**。

It was fascinating to watch the remora travel miles with the whale.

看到**吸盘鱼**和鲸鱼一起游了几公里，非常有趣。