lobster

• 指一种可食用的海洋甲壳类动物（龙虾），也指这种动物的肉，用作食物。

A noun referring to any of several edible marine crustaceans, or the flesh of such an animal used as food.

1. Lobster meatB1formalculinary

   The edible meat of a lobster, commonly used in seafood dishes.

   龙虾肉

   • The restaurant is famous for its grilled lobster.
   • Lobster bisque is a creamy soup made from lobster meat.
   • She ordered a lobster roll for lunch.
   • Fresh lobster is often steamed or boiled.

2. B2formalscientific

   Any of several marine crustaceans with a hard exoskeleton and prominent claws, belonging to the families Homaridae, Nephropsidae, or Palinuridae.

   龙虾

   • Lobsters are found on rocky, sandy, or muddy bottoms of the ocean.
   • The lobster uses its claws to catch prey and defend itself.
   • Fishing for lobsters is regulated to prevent overfishing.
   • Some species of lobster can live for over 50 years.