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remora

/ɹɪˈmɔːɹə/ /ɹiˈmɔɹə/

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noun

印鱼, 䲟鱼

Any of various elongate fish from the family Echeneidae, the dorsal fin of which is in the form of a suction disc that can take a firm hold against the skin of larger marine animals.

Examples :

"The scuba divers observed a remora attached to the belly of a large shark, using its suction disc to hitch a ride. "

水肺潜水员观察到一条印鱼吸附在一只大鲨鱼的腹部，它用吸盘搭便车。

fish animal biology organism ocean nature

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noun

海蛇

Examples :

"This definition of "remora" is incorrect. "Remora" refers to a type of fish, not a serpent. Correct Sentence: "The remora attached itself to the shark, getting a free ride and scavenging scraps." "

这种对“䲠鱼”的定义是不正确的。“䲠鱼”指的是一种鱼，而不是海蛇。

mythology animal

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noun

耽搁，阻碍，障碍。

A delay; a hindrance, an obstacle.

Examples :

"The unexpected flat tire proved to be a significant remora to my getting to the important job interview on time. "

那意想不到的爆胎大大耽搁了我准时参加重要的工作面试。

negative situation condition

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noun

持钳器, 固定器.

A surgical instrument, intended to retain parts in their places.

Examples :

"The surgeon used a remora to hold the fractured bone fragments together during the operation. "

手术期间，外科医生使用持钳器将骨折的骨头碎片固定在一起。

medicine utensil device