skipjack tuna
noun [ C or U ] uk/ˌskɪp.dʒæk ˈtʃuː.nə/ us/ˌskɪp.dʒæk ˈtuː.nə/ skipjack tuna or skipjack tunas
鲣鱼（一种小型金枪鱼）
a small type of tuna (= a fish that lives in warm seas), or the flesh of this fish eaten as food
Skipjack tuna may spawn every day in summer. 鲣鱼可能在夏季每天产卵。
Most of the tuna sold in cans is skipjack tuna. 大多数罐装金枪鱼是鲣鱼。
See also: bluefin tunayellowfin tuna
- More examples
- The boat was fishing for skipjack tuna in the Indian Ocean.
- Skipjack tuna is a staple for sandwiches.
- Finely chop 200g of skipjack tuna.
- The maximum age of skipjack tunas is estimated to be around 8-12 years.
- We ordered a tempting platter of swordfish, skipjack tuna, salad and crusty bread.
- Skipjack tuna is available in sunflower oil or brine.