释义 |
pufferpuff‧er /ˈpʌfə $ -ər/ noun [countable] - However some fish, such as the puffer fish, produce poisons as a by-product of their natural metabolisms.
- Poison from the puffer fish, tetrodotoxin, prevents conduction in nerves.
- The puffer fish is found in warmer parts of the world both in sea water and fresh water.
- The puffers are notorious biters and pickers and if placed with other fishes should be given plenty of room.
- They lack the sharp spines but are covered with fine prickles that are evident when the puffer puffs up.
- This and the checkered puffer are two of the more attractive members of the family Tetraodontidae.
1British English informal a small piece of equipment containing medicine which you breathe in through your mouth, to help you breathe more easily SYN inhaler: Asthma can be made worse by using puffers too often.2a type of tropical fish that can fill itself with air so that it looks almost round |