A whale shark - the world's largest fish. Photo: Reuters/ David Loh
Whale sharks are the world's largest fish; the longest ever recorded was over 13 metres. They are harmless filter feeders that suck in plankton and small fish. These distinctively yellow-spotted sharks are found throughout the world's oceans, preferring the warm and tropical waters around the equator.
鲸鲨目前是世界上体型最大的鱼类，迄今有记载最大的鲸鲨长达 13.5米。鲸鲨是滤食动物，它们主要捕食小型动植物，包括浮游生物和小型鱼类。这些身体上布满黄色斑点的鲸鲨生活在世界上大部分海域里，不过它们更喜欢栖息在赤道周围的热带与温带海域。
今日短语
短语 a big fish in a small pond 的直译是“一个小池塘里的大鱼”，实际表达的意思是一个小公司或小地方的大人物。
例句
Paul is a manager of a small company; he likes to be a big fish in a small pond.
Jane might think she has power but she's just a big fish in a small pond.
请注意
我们用短语 a cold fish 来形容那些不友好、态度冷冰冰的人。
Julie's a cold fish; she never speaks to anyone in the office.
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