词汇 operculum 在中文的含义

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operculum

US /oʊˈpɜːr.kjə.ləm/
UK /əʊˈpɜː.kjʊ.ləm/
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名词

厣, 鳃盖

a lid or flap covering an aperture, especially in a mollusc, fish, or plant

示例:
The snail retracted into its shell, closing the operculum tightly.
蜗牛缩回壳中,紧紧关闭了
The fish's operculum protects its delicate gills.
鱼的鳃盖保护着其脆弱的鳃。