oyster

• 一种海生软体动物，具有粗糙不平的贝壳，栖息在沿海海底，其肉质部分可食用；也指禽类背部两侧的小肌肉。

A noun referring to a marine mollusk with a rough, irregular shell, found on the sea bed in coastal waters, whose edible body is also consumed, and which can also refer to a small muscle on each side of the back of a fowl.

1. Marine molluskB1formal

   A marine bivalve mollusk with a rough, irregular shell, commonly found on the seabed in coastal waters.

   牡蛎

   • Oysters are often found attached to rocks in shallow waters.
   • The fisherman collected oysters from the seabed.
   • Many coastal communities harvest oysters for food.

2. Edible bodyB1formalculinary

   The edible part of an oyster, often eaten raw or cooked.

   牡蛎肉

   • She ordered a dozen raw oysters at the restaurant.
   • Fried oysters are a popular dish in coastal regions.
   • The chef prepared oysters with a lemon butter sauce.

3. Poultry muscleB2formalculinary

   A small, tender muscle on each side of the back of a chicken or other fowl.

   鸡蚝

   • The oyster of the chicken is considered a delicacy.
   • He carefully removed the oyster from the roasted bird.
   • The recipe calls for the oysters of two chickens.

• 动词，指采集、捕捞或养殖牡蛎。

A verb meaning to gather, harvest, or cultivate oysters.

1. Gather or harvest oystersB2formal

   To collect or dig for oysters, typically for food or pearls.

   采牡蛎

   • The fishermen oyster along the coast during low tide.
   • They oystered in the bay for hours to collect enough for the market.
   • Local families have oystered in these waters for generations.