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bream

/brim, breem/US // brɪm, brim //UK // (briːm, Austral brɪm) //

鳊鱼,鲂鱼,鲷鱼,鲂鲂

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural bream, breams.

    • : any of various freshwater fishes of the genus Abramis, as A. brama, of Europe, with a compressed, deep body and silvery scales.
    • : any of various related and similar fishes.
    • : any of several porgies, as the sea bream, Archosargus rhomboidalis.
    • : any of several freshwater sunfishes of the genus Lepomis.

Examples

  • The migration of produce,” as Ooe coins it, “moves north in the warmer months, much like the sea bream.

  • We have in multiple requests,” Bream answered meekly, “and when it comes in, we'll let you know.

  • The Broads and rivers abound with bream and roach; and there are pike, perch, and eels.

  • And now Elsie starts in our boat; and all is commotion, till a fine blue bream, spotted with black, is landed.

  • The Black Bream (Cantharus lineatus) is an omnivorous feeder, and will take both animal and vegetable baits.

  • The creeks ran towards the north-west watershed and were full of codfish, bream, and perch.

  • One small tank of young bream, for example, can be a perpetual and continually fresh delight.