jellyfish

[US]/'dʒelɪfɪʃ/
[UK]/'dʒɛlɪfɪʃ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. jellyfish, a person who is weak and useless, lacking in willpower.

Example Sentences

You can get a nasty sting from a jellyfish.

This gene enables the jellyfish to glow with the bioluminescent protein aequorin.

In the adult, or medusa stage of a jellyfish, they can reproduce sexually by releasing sperm and eggs into the water, forming a planula.

The top of the cloud rises into a jellyfish shape and long tentacles known as “trailing virga” form from rain drops that have evaporated.

In scyphozoan jellyfish, the free-swimming medusa form is the dominant stage, with the sessile polyp form found only during larval development.

I saw a beautiful jellyfish while snorkeling in the ocean.

Jellyfish are fascinating creatures that drift with the ocean currents.

Be careful not to get stung by a jellyfish while swimming in the sea.

Some species of jellyfish are bioluminescent, emitting a beautiful glow in the dark waters.

Jellyfish blooms can have detrimental effects on marine ecosystems.

The aquarium has a tank dedicated to showcasing different species of jellyfish.

Jellyfish are known for their gelatinous bodies and stinging tentacles.

It's important to respect jellyfish in their natural habitat and not disturb them.

Jellyfish have a simple body structure but are incredibly efficient predators in the ocean.

When beachcombing, keep an eye out for washed-up jellyfish along the shore.

Real-world Examples

And he'd never seen a jellyfish before.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) June 2019 Collection

That's what you'd do if you were a jellyfish.

Source: PBS Fun Science Popularization

And there's some jellyfish whose survival strategy almost sounds like science fiction.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

Cristo Milsa is it's name, being a jellyfish is it's game.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2018 Collection

Other jellyfish superpowers are less lethal.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

He loves blowing bubbles and catching jellyfish.

Source: Cross-dimensional character story

Did you know that among jellyfish, there is one species that may be immortal.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

Now we found our word in jellyfish.

Source: Stanford Open Course: How to Communicate Effectively

These habits made this jellyfish easy to observe.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds February 2018 Collection

The jellyfish can contract and relax their bells to propel themselves.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

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