oyster

/ˈɔɪstə/ n.
标准词条 CET-4
一句话记住

牡蛎；蚝

释义与例句

n. 牡蛎；蚝
a shellfish that can be eaten and that sometimes produces pearls
  1. We ate fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.
    我们在海鲜餐厅吃了新鲜牡蛎。
  2. Pearls are found inside some oysters.
    有些牡蛎体内会长出珍珠。
展开其余 1 条例句
  1. Oysters are often served with lemon.
    牡蛎常佐以柠檬食用。

词源与构词

记忆钩子 oyster 指牡蛎、蚝，既可食用也可产珍珠，常见表达 the world is your oyster。

词族与关联词

易混词（形近或义近，注意区别）
  • rooster 公鸡
    拼写尾缀相似，oyster 是牡蛎，rooster 是公鸡
    The rooster crowed at dawn. 公鸡在黎明打鸣。
常见搭配
  • pearl oyster 珍珠贝
    Pearl oysters are farmed in some areas. 有些地区养殖珍珠贝。
  • oyster bed 牡蛎养殖场
    The oyster bed is rich with shellfish. 这片牡蛎场贝类丰富。