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Mackerel Meaning in English

word

/ˈmækɝəɫ/
MA-kuh-ruhl
/mˈækəɹəl/
MA-kuh-ruhl

释义

A type of fast-swimming, oily sea fish found in many parts of the world, often eaten grilled, smoked, or canned.

用法与细微差别

Usually uncountable when talking about the fish as food ('some mackerel'), but countable for the actual animal ('two mackerel'). Used in both culinary and fishing contexts. Don't confuse with 'mackerel sky' (cloud pattern, unrelated to the fish).

例句

I bought fresh mackerel at the market today.

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Mackerel is a popular fish for grilling.

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The chef prepared spicy mackerel for dinner.

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You'll find canned mackerel in most Asian supermarkets.

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If you're fishing by the sea, you might catch some mackerel in the summer.

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Some people say grilled mackerel tastes even better the next day.

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