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单词 giant squid
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Definition of giant squid in English:

giant squid

noun
  • An enormous deep-sea squid, reaching a length of 13 metres (43 feet) or more.

    Genus Architeuthis, family Architeuthidae

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Their latest findings show that giant squids, the largest invertebrates on Earth, live about 14 years or less and tend to live at depths of 125 to 250 meters.
    • It is believed that the giant squid travels at speeds of over 75 miles an hour.
    • The giant squid has always enjoyed a reputation of mythic proportions.
    • A rare giant squid - the first to be found off the UK coast for 53 years - is to be put on display, it was announced yesterday.
    • He was able to shoot a variety of animals, including other species of squid, but the giant squid remained elusive.
 
 

Definition of giant squid in US English:

giant squid

noun
  • A deep-sea squid that is the largest known invertebrate, reaching a length of 59 feet (18 m) or more.

    Genus Architeuthis, order Teuthoidea

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The giant squid has always enjoyed a reputation of mythic proportions.
    • A rare giant squid - the first to be found off the UK coast for 53 years - is to be put on display, it was announced yesterday.
    • Their latest findings show that giant squids, the largest invertebrates on Earth, live about 14 years or less and tend to live at depths of 125 to 250 meters.
    • He was able to shoot a variety of animals, including other species of squid, but the giant squid remained elusive.
    • It is believed that the giant squid travels at speeds of over 75 miles an hour.
 
 
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