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octopus的音标和读音：
DJ音标发音： [ˈɔktəpəs]
KK音标发音： [ˈɑktəpəs]

octopus的词性：
n.（名词）

1. Any of numerous carnivorous marine mollusks of the genus Octopus or related genera, found worldwide. The octopus has a rounded soft body, eight tentacles with each bearing two rows of suckers, a large distinct head, and a strong beaklike mouth. Also called devilfish
章鱼：像章鱼 这一类或相关种类的食肉海洋软体动物，在世界各地都有发现。章鱼有圆形的柔软身体，八个触脚，每个触脚带有两排吸盘，巨大而分明的头，强大的鸟形嘴 也作 devilfish

2. Something, such as a multinational corporation, that has many powerful, centrally controlled branches.
章鱼式的东西：如跨国公司这样有许多强大的、由中心控制的分支的事物

octopus的词源：

3. New Latin Oct?pus [genus name]
现代拉丁语 Oct?pus [种类名称]

4. from Greek okt?pous [eight-footed]
源自 希腊语 okt?pous [八脚的]

5. okt? [eight] * see okt?(u)
okt? [八] *参见 okt?(u)

6. pous [foot] * see ped-
pous [脚] *参见 ped-