stingray

IPA/ˈstɪŋreɪ/
IPA/ˈstɪŋreɪ/

stingray — noun

  • stingraysingular
  • stingraysplural

1. a flat sea fish with a wide rounded body and a long tail ending in sharp venomou

1.名詞B1
釋義

a flat sea fish with a wide rounded body and a long tail ending in sharp venomous spines

例句

On vacation in Thailand, Naoko watched a huge stingray glide over the sandy seabed.

collocation: stingray + glide / gliding

The aquarium guide warned visitors not to touch the stingray's long tail.

同義詞
  • ray

    the broader group of flat fish that includes stingrays, manta rays, and skates

  • manta ray

    a larger relative of the stingray that does not have a stinging tail

用法筆記

Often found in shallow tropical waters. The stingray's tail spine contains venom that can cause serious pain if stepped on.

常見錯誤

❌I saw a stingray fish at the aquarium.
✅I saw a stingray at the aquarium.
💡'stingray' already means a type of fish, so adding 'fish' is unnecessary.