| 单词 | octopus |
| 例句 | octopus nounUSAGE octopus Because this word is actually of Greek origin—not Latin—the classical plural is octopodes (ok- top-uh-deez), not octopi. But the standard plural is octopuses. Still, some writers mistakenly use the supposed Latin plural—e.g.: “The nearby mangrove swamps have become nurseries and breeding grounds for a whole new ecosystem, including sponges, octopi [read octopuses ], shrimp, oysters, sharks, fiddler crabs, and man.” ( Christian Science Monitor; Mar. 14, 1984.) Occasionally the pedantic octopodes appears, but it is relatively rare—e.g.: “The baby octopus salad, made with finger-sized octopodes, whole and purplish, was marinated in a tasty sesame oil dressing and lightly sprinkled with sesame seeds.” ( Newsday [New York]; Oct. 19, 2001.).Usage notes show additional guidance on finer points of English usage. |
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