herring

herring — noun

1. a small sea fish with shiny silver skin that forms enormous groups in the ocean

1.名詞B1
釋義

a small sea fish with shiny silver skin that forms enormous groups in the ocean and is caught in large numbers for its meat — commonly eaten smoked, salted, pickled, or from a can

例句

In early spring, huge shoals of herring swim close to the coast of Scotland.

collocation: shoal/school of herring

Andrés grilled fresh herring with lemon and herbs for a simple dinner.

collocation: fresh herring (uncountable food)

文法句型

a herring / two herrings (countable: individual fish)

herring (uncountable: fish meat as food)

用法筆記

Countable (a herring, two herrings) when referring to individual fish. Uncountable (some herring) when referring to the meat as a food substance. On a menu or recipe, herring is uncountable: 'smoked herring with potatoes'.

常見錯誤

❌I bought two herring from the fish market.' (meaning individual fish).
✅I bought two herrings from the fish market.
💡Use the plural form 'herrings' for individual fish.
❌I love herrings for breakfast.' (meaning the food).
✅I love herring for breakfast.
💡Use the uncountable form 'herring' when talking about the food.