The Open Dictionary

whale

noun

UK/weɪl/
US/weɪl/

Definitions of whale noun

  1. B1Countable(可數名詞)

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

    鯨魚

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

      觀鯨之旅為遊客提供了近距離觀察這些雄偉生物的機會。

    • Humpback whales are known for their complex songs.

      座頭鯨以其複雜的歌聲而聞名。

    • The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth.

      藍鯨是地球上最大的動物。

Idioms

  • have a whale of a time

    To experience a period of great enjoyment and fun.

    玩得非常開心

    • They had a whale of a time at Disneyland.

    他們在迪士尼樂園玩得非常盡興。

  • 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.

    他們昨晚在派對上玩得非常開心。