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oys·ter AHD[oiʹstər] D.J.[ˈɔɪstə]K.K.[ˈɔɪstɚ]n.(名词)- Any of several edible bivalve mollusks of the family Ostreidae, especially of the generaCrassostrea and Ostrea, that live chiefly in shallow marine waters and have a rough, irregularly shaped shell. 牡蛎:任一种蛎科的可食用的双壳软体动物,尤指巨蛎属 和 牡蛎属, 主要生活在浅海水中并有坚硬的不规则形状的壳
- Any of various similar or related bivalve mollusks, such as the pearl oyster.牡蛎状双壳软体动物:任何各种类似的或有关的双壳软体动物,如珍珠牡蛎
- An edible bit of muscle found in the hollow of the pelvic bone of a fowl.虫毛状鸡背肉:在家禽的骨盆骨空心内发现的一种少量的可食的肌肉
- A special delicacy.一种特殊的美味佳肴
- Something from which benefits may be extracted.可以从中提获得利益的事物
- Slang A close-mouthed person.【俚语】 嘴紧的人
v.intr.(不及物动词)oys.tered, oys.ter.ing, oys.ters - To gather, dredge for, or raise oysters.采集、捕捞或养殖牡蛎
- Middle English oistre 中古英语 oistre
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from Latin ostreum, ostrea 源自 拉丁语 ostreum, ostrea
- from Greek ostreon * see ost- 源自 希腊语 ostreon * 参见 ost-
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