anadromous

中文含义: 上游回游的、逆行的

英语词性: adjective

美式发音: əˈnæd.rə.məs

同义词: migratory, moving upstream, counter-current

易混淆单词: catadromous (指下游回游的)

双语例句:

  • Salmon is an anadromous fish species that migrates from the sea up to rivers to spawn.
  • Sturgeon is another anadromous fish that is known for its caviar.
  • The anadromous behavior of some fish species makes them vulnerable to dams and other human-made structures that block their upstream migration.
  • Sea lampreys are an anadromous species that spawn in fresh water but spend most of their adult life in the marine environment.