guppy
/guhp-ee/US // ˈgʌp i //UK // (ˈɡʌpɪ) //
古比,顾比,豚鼠,顾拜旦
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
plural gup·pies.
- : a small, freshwater topminnow, Poecilia reticulata, often kept in aquariums.
Examples
Sometimes we sally forth in search of adventures in the thick of a 'London particular,' Mr. Guppy's phrase for a fog.
I wonder if the world, which retails Guppy anecdotes, will be anything the wiser for it.
The fourth brings us the Jellybys, with Mr. Guppy, and others.
At luncheon Mrs. Stewart described a sitting with Mrs. Guppy the spiritualist.
Mrs. Guppy said, Dear spirit (we are always very affectionate you know), would you like the glass?
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