English Dictionary

electric eel

名詞

広義

(strictly) Electrophorus electricus, a species of fish resembling an eel (though not related) that is capable of generating powerful electric shocks. / (broadly) Any species of the genus Electrophorus.

日本語の意味

発電能力を持つウナギに似た魚、特に科学的には電気ウナギ（Electrophorus electricus）を指す。 / エレクトロポラス属に属する、電気を発生する魚全般の呼称。

The electric eel delivered a powerful discharge that disabled the small motor.

電気ウナギは強力な放電を放ち、小さなモーターを停止させた。

意味（1）

(strictly) Electrophorus electricus, a species of fish resembling an eel (though not related) that is capable of generating powerful electric shocks.

意味（2）

(broadly) Any species of the genus Electrophorus.

意味（3）

A plumber's snake powered by electricity.

Katherine put some Coloxyl down the drain, and we booked the plumber to come around the next day to use the electric eel on Jack.

electric eels （ plural ）