"humpback" in Chinese (Simplified)
座头鲸驼背(人)
Definition
“座头鲸”指的是背部有凸起的鲸鱼,也可以指有驼背的人或动物。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“驼背”用于形容人或动物,有时带贬义。作为“座头鲸”主要用于介绍鲸鱼品种。形容人时应注意语境以避免冒犯。
Examples
The humpback whale can jump out of the water.
**座头鲸**能跳出水面。
He was called a humpback because of his curved back.
他因背部弯曲被称为**驼背**。
A humpback has a large, rounded back.
**驼背**的背很大很圆。
We spotted a humpback while whale watching last summer.
去年夏天观鲸时我们看到了**座头鲸**。
A humpback isn't easy to miss in the ocean because of its size and splash.
在海里因为体型和水花,很难错过**座头鲸**。
Some old stories talk about a humpback living alone in the mountains.
一些老故事里讲到一位独居山中的**驼背**。