shellfish
UK/'ʃelfiʃ/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
n.
An aquatic invertebrate with a shell, such as a crab, lobster, or clam, especially when eaten as food.
贝类，甲壳类水生动物（如蟹、龙虾、蛤蜊等）
Root Breakdown
Native Englishshellfishother
=shellfish
Common Collocations
- 1.shellfish allergy贝类过敏
- 2.fresh shellfish新鲜贝类
- 3.[shellfish farming]贝类养殖
- 4.shellfish poisoning贝类中毒
Example Sentences
- 1.
She is allergic to shellfish and must avoid shrimp, crab, and lobster.
- 2.
The coastal restaurant is famous for its fresh shellfish platter.
- 3.
Overharvesting has significantly reduced shellfish populations in the bay.