gill
US /ɡɪl/
UK /ɡɪl/
名词
1.
鳃
the respiratory organ of aquatic animals, such as fish, that extracts dissolved oxygen from water and excretes carbon dioxide
示例:
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Fish breathe through their gills.
鱼通过鳃呼吸。
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The shark's gills were clearly visible.
鲨鱼的鳃清晰可见。
2.
菌褶
each of the radiating plates on the underside of the cap of a mushroom, bearing the spores
示例:
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The mushroom's spores are located on its gills.
蘑菇的孢子位于其菌褶上。
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Examine the color of the gills to identify the mushroom.
检查菌褶的颜色以识别蘑菇。
3.
吉尔, 液量单位
a unit of liquid measure, equal to one quarter of a pint (about 142 ml)
示例:
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Add a gill of cream to the sauce.
在酱汁中加入一吉尔奶油。
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The recipe calls for a gill of whiskey.
这个食谱需要一吉尔威士忌。
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