oyster
UK/'ɒistә/US
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Definitions
n.
A marine bivalve mollusk with a rough shell, often eaten as food and sometimes producing pearls
牡蛎，蚝
v.
To fish for or gather oysters
捕捞牡蛎
adj.
Of a pale beige color tinted with grey or pink, like that of an oyster
牡蛎色的（灰白带粉色）
Root Breakdown
Native Englishoysterother
=oyster
Common Collocations
- 1.oyster shell牡蛎壳
- 2.oyster farm牡蛎养殖场
- 3.oyster bed牡蛎床
Example Sentences
- 1.
The oyster farm produces thousands of oysters each year for the seafood market.
- 2.
She carefully opened the oyster shell with a knife to reveal the pearl inside.