"sardines" in Chinese (Simplified)
沙丁鱼
Definition
体型小、含油量高的鱼,常被罐装作食用。“沙丁鱼”通常指罐头制品,也可以指这种鱼本身。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
谈及罐头食品时常用复数:“一罐沙丁鱼”。比喻用法:形容很挤,像“沙丁鱼罐头”。
Examples
I ate some sardines for lunch.
我午饭吃了些**沙丁鱼**。
There are sardines in this can.
这个罐头里有**沙丁鱼**。
He doesn’t like sardines because they smell strong.
他不喜欢**沙丁鱼**,因为味道很重。
My mom makes amazing pasta with sardines.
我妈妈用**沙丁鱼**做的意大利面特别好吃。
We were packed like sardines on the subway this morning.
今天早上我们在地铁里挤得像**沙丁鱼罐头**。
Do you prefer your sardines fresh or canned?
你喜欢吃新鲜的**沙丁鱼**还是罐头的?