The Open Dictionary

whale

noun

UK/weɪl/
US/weɪl/

Definitions of whale noun

  1. B1Countable(可数名词)

    A large marine mammal that breathes air through a blowhole on the top of its head.

    鲸鱼

    • Whale watching tours offer tourists the chance to observe these majestic creatures up close.

      观鲸之旅为游客提供了近距离观察这些雄伟生物的机会。

    • Humpback whales are known for their complex songs.

      座头鲸以其复杂的歌声而闻名。

    • The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.

      蓝鲸是地球上最大的动物。

Idioms

  • have a whale of a time

    To experience a period of great enjoyment and fun.

    玩得非常开心

    • They had a whale of a time at Disneyland.

    他们在迪士尼乐园玩得非常尽兴。

  • a whale of a

    Used to describe a very large quantity of something or something of very high quality.

    大量的；极好的

    • They had a whale of a time at the party last night.

    他们昨晚在派对上玩得非常开心。