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shellfish

🇬🇧 UK/'ʃelfiʃ/🇺🇸 US
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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 English
shellfishother
=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.

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