porpoise
US /ˈpɔːr.pəs/
UK /ˈpɔːr.pəs/
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鼠海豚
a small toothed whale with a rounded head and a triangular dorsal fin, typically smaller than dolphins and with a more robust body.
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We spotted a pod of porpoises swimming near the coast.
我们看到一群鼠海豚在海岸附近游泳。
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The porpoise is known for its shy nature compared to dolphins.
与海豚相比，鼠海豚以其害羞的本性而闻名。