conch
US /kɑːŋk/
UK /kɑːŋk/
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海螺, 海螺壳
a tropical marine mollusk with a spiral shell that may bear long projections and have a flared lip. Conch shells are often used as ornaments or for blowing to produce a musical sound.
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The diver found a beautiful conch shell on the seabed.
潜水员在海底发现了一个美丽的海螺壳。
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He blew into the conch shell to signal the start of the ceremony.
他吹响海螺壳，示意仪式开始。