nounPlural makos ˈmeɪkəʊˈmākō
A large fast-moving oceanic shark with a deep blue back and white underparts.
鲭鲨，灰鲭鲨；尖吻鲭鲨
Genus Isurus, family Lamnidae: two species
Example sentencesExamples
- Further studies are needed on other species such as the great white, mako and oceanic whitetip.
- He says even anglers who fish specifically for sharks often confuse porbeagles with mako sharks and other species.
- The short fin mako shark is best known for its amazing speed, which can reach 32 kilometres per hour.
- I think that the most disturbing fact is the noticeable decrease in the numbers of blue and mako sharks in our waters.
- Porbeagle and mako sharks are often mistaken for each other, as they share the typical stout body form of the larger ‘mackerel’ sharks.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Maori.
nounPlural makos ˈmakəʊ
A small New Zealand tree that bears large clusters of pink flowers followed by dark red berries.
总状酒果杜英。亦称WINEBERRY
Aristotelia racemosa, family Elaeocarpaceae
Also called wineberry
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Maori.