VOA慢速英语:跟鱼有关的英语表达

bait – n. something (such as a piece of food) that is used to attract fish or animals so they can be caught

hook – n. a curved or bent tool for catching, holding, or pulling something

sinker – n. a weight used for holding a fishing line or net underwater

gullible – adj. easily fooled or cheated

exaggeration – n. to think of or describe something as larger or greater than it really is

brag – v. to talk about yourself, your achievements, your family, etc., in a way that shows too much pride

show off – v. a person who tries to impress other people with his or her abilities or possessions

swarm – n. a very large number of insects moving together

expedition – n. a group of people who travel together to a distant place

delicious – adj. very pleasant to taste

batter – n. a mixture of flour and a liquid (such as egg, oil, or water) that is used to cover food before it is fried

weird – adj. unusual or strange