bivalve
US /ˈbaɪ.vælv/
UK /ˈbaɪ.vælv/
名詞
雙殼類動物, 雙殼貝
an aquatic mollusc that has a compressed body enclosed between two hinged shells, e.g., an oyster or clam.
範例:
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The diver discovered a rare bivalve on the ocean floor.
潛水員在海底發現了一種稀有的雙殼類動物。
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Oysters and clams are common examples of bivalves.
牡蠣和蛤蜊是常見的雙殼類動物。
形容詞
雙殼的
having two valves or shells
範例:
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The scientist examined the bivalve structure of the ancient fossil.
科學家檢查了這塊古代化石的雙殼結構。
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Many types of shells found on beaches are bivalve.
在海灘上發現的許多貝殼都是雙殼的。