minnows or other small fresh- or saltwater fish (especially herring); usually cooked whole
the edible young of especially herrings and sprats and smelts
whitebait详细解释
white.bait n.（名词）The young of various fishes, especially the herring, considered a delicacy when fried.银鱼，小腓鱼：各类鱼的幼苗，尤其是鲱鱼，煎炸后为一道美味佳肴Any of various similar or related small edible fishes.一种类似的或相关的小的可食用的鱼
