Word · Frequency #40831
kelps
/kelp/
noun
大型褐藻;巨藻;海带
kelps is the plural of kelp.
核心释义
any of various large brown seaweeds, especially of the order Laminariales
- 1.
Any of several large brown algae seaweeds (especially of order Laminariales).
- 2.
大型棕色海藻,具有波状皮革状叶片
large brown seaweeds having fluted leathery fronds
- 3.
The calcined ashes of seaweed, formerly used in glass and iodine manufacture.
海藻灰(旧时用于制造玻璃和碘);大型棕色海藻,具有波状皮革状叶片;海草;巨藻;海草灰;[医] 海藻
用法In use
Kelp is often harvested for its rich iodine content.
用法提示:这里kelp作为不可数名词,表示一类大型褐色海藻。
Sea otters rely on kelp forests for shelter and hunting grounds.
用法提示:kelp forests为固定搭配,指海藻形成的密集林状群落。
The diver swam through a thick bed of kelp along the ocean floor.
用法提示:a bed of kelp表示海底的一片海藻丛。
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