blubber
US /ˈblʌb.ɚ/
UK /ˈblʌb.ər/
名词
鲸脂, 脂肪
a layer of fat under the skin of whales and other large marine mammals, used to insulate them and store energy
示例:
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Whales have a thick layer of blubber to keep them warm in cold waters.
鲸鱼有一层厚厚的鲸脂，以保持它们在寒冷水域中的温暖。
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Historically, blubber was hunted for its oil.
历史上，鲸脂因其油脂而被捕猎。
动词
嚎啕大哭, 哭泣
to cry noisily and uncontrollably
示例:
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The child started to blubber when he couldn't find his toy.
孩子找不到玩具时开始嚎啕大哭。
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She was blubbering uncontrollably after hearing the bad news.
听到坏消息后，她嚎啕大哭，无法自制。