Variant plural of octopus; several eight-armed marine cephalopods.

• Regarded as nonstandard by some; octopuses is more common.

英语中 octopus 的变体复数形式；多只章鱼。

• 有人认为不太标准；octopuses 更常见。

Figurative plural: centralized organizations with many powerful branches.

• Suggests extensive reach and control.

复数，比喻：从中心控制、触角众多的强势组织。

• 暗示广泛的触及与控制。