barracuda

noun

UK/ˌbær.əˈkuː.də/
US/ˌber.əˈkuː.də/

Definitions of barracuda noun

  1. Countable(可數名詞)

    A large, predatory tropical marine fish characterized by its sharp teeth, known to feed on other fish and occasionally attack humans.

    梭魚

    • Be cautious of barracudas when diving in that area.

      在該地區潛水時要小心梭魚。

    • Barracudas are well-known for their rapid swimming speed and fierce hunting techniques.

      梭魚以其快速的游泳速度和凶猛的捕獵技巧而聞名。

    • This fish has a silver body and a powerful jaw.

      這種魚有銀色的身體和強有力的下顎。

  2. Countable(可數名詞)disapproving(貶義)

    A person, especially in business, who ruthlessly seeks their own advantage, often at the expense of others; a ruthless opportunist.

    奸商

    • In the business world, you have to watch out for people who are like barracudas.

      在商界,你必須小心那些像梭魚一樣的人。

    • The company was accused of preying on small businesses like a barracuda, exploiting their weaknesses.

      這家公司被指控像梭魚一樣捕食小型企業,利用它們的弱點。

    • He has a reputation for acting like a barracuda in negotiations.

      他在談判中有著像梭魚一樣的名聲。