sprat
n
1 small edible European sea-fish of the herring family 西鲱(欧洲产的可食小海鱼).
2 (idm 习语) a ,sprat to catch a `mackerel (saying 谚) relatively small or unimportant thing that is offered or sacrificed in the hope of getting sth much bigger or better 用小鱼钓大鱼; 吃小亏占大便宜.
🗣️ 情景例句
It was my pleasure.
这是我的荣幸。
Work bears witness who does well.
工作能证明谁人做得好。
Nothing of value was found, but the numerous items which were brought to the surface proved to be of great interest.