English Dictionary

gudgeon

/ˈɡʌdʒən/

noun

A small freshwater fish, Gobio gobio, that is native to Eurasia. / (Australia) Any of various similar small fish of the family Eleotridae, often used as bait.

I caught a gudgeon while fishing in the river.

意味（1）

A small freshwater fish, Gobio gobio, that is native to Eurasia.

… Ile tell thee more of this another time. / But fiſh not with this melancholy baite, / For this foole gudgin, this opinion: …

意味（2）

(Australia) Any of various similar small fish of the family Eleotridae, often used as bait.

The southern purple-spotted gudgeon [Mogurnda adspersa] can be hard to find. Although colourful, they are thin and only grow up to 12 centimetres.

意味（3）

(figuratively, archaic) A person apt to take the bait; one easily cheated or duped; also, an idiot.

The Doctor now obeys the Summons, / Likes both his Company, and Commons; / Diſplays his Talent, ſits till Ten; / Next Day invited, comes again; / Soon grows Domeſtick, ſeldom fails, / Either at Morning, or at Meals; / Came early, and departed late: / In ſhort, the Gudgeon took the Bait.

意味（4）

(figuratively, archaic) Something used to lure or tempt; bait, a lure.