electric eel
US /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈiːl/
UK /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈiːl/
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电鳗
a South American fish that can produce a powerful electric shock to stun prey or for self-defense
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The electric eel can generate up to 600 volts of electricity.
电鳗可以产生高达600伏特的电流。
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Divers were warned about the presence of electric eels in the river.
潜水员被警告河中有电鳗。