몸이 가늘고 길며 비늘이 없는 뱀 모양의 물고기
A long, snake-like fish with slippery skin and small fins, inhabiting both fresh and salt water.
예문:
"The chef prepared a traditional dish of smoked eel served with horseradish."
"Eels are known for their remarkable ability to survive in both fresh and salt water."
뱀장어와 형태는 비슷하나 분류학적으로는 다른 어류의 총칭
Any of various unrelated fish that resemble true eels in appearance, such as the electric eel or moray.
예문:
"The electric eel can generate a powerful shock to stun its prey."
"Moray eels are often found lurking in the holes of coral reefs."
미꾸라지처럼 교묘하게 책임을 회피하거나 잡기 어려운 사람
A person who is difficult to catch or who cleverly avoids taking responsibility.
예문:
"The slippery politician was like an eel, avoiding every difficult question."
"He is such an eel that no one can ever get a straight commitment from him."