barnacle
/ˈbɑːnəkl̩/
B2 · Upper Int.★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
一种小型海洋动物，紧紧附着在岩石、船只或其他水下硬表面上
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation⚙️Technical
Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
“我们不得不清理船底所有的藤壶。”
“在那些岩石上小心脚下——上面覆盖着锋利的藤壶。”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A marine crustacean of the subclass Cirripedia that attaches itself to submerged surfaces such as tidal rocks or the bottoms of ships.