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scallop

UK //ˈskɒləp//US //ˈskɑːləp//

词源

源自中古英语 'scalop',借自古法语 'escalope'(意为贝壳),最终源于拉丁语 'conchylium'(贝类)。

noun

❶ 一种海洋双壳类软体动物,外壳呈扇形且有明显的放射状肋纹,常作为海鲜食用。

“We ordered grilled scallops with garlic butter at the seafood restaurant.”

(我们在海鲜餐厅点了蒜香黄油烤扇贝。)

“The diver collected scallops from the ocean floor.”

(潜水员从海底采集了扇贝。)

❶ 指衣物边缘或装饰物上的扇形皱褶或波浪形设计,模仿扇贝壳的轮廓。

“The tablecloth had a delicate scallop trim along the edges.”

(桌布边缘有精致的扇形褶边装饰。)

“Her wedding dress featured scalloped lace sleeves.”

(她的婚纱有着扇形蕾丝袖口设计。)

同义词:shellfish, clam, fan shell, frill, flounce

verb

❶ 烹饪时在食物表面切出扇形凹痕,通常用于黄油饼干或派皮装饰。

“Scallop the edges of the pie crust before baking.”

(烘烤前在派皮边缘切出扇形花纹。)

“The chef scalloped the potato slices for better browning.”

(厨师将土豆片切成扇形以便更好上色。)

❶ 在海床采集扇贝,通常指商业捕捞行为。

“The fishermen scallop in these waters during winter months.”

(渔民冬季在这些海域捕捞扇贝。)

“This boat is equipped with special dredges for scalloping.”

(这艘船配有专门的扇贝捕捞拖网。)

同义词:notch, serrate, crimp, harvest, dredge

常见短语

scalloped potatoes — 一种将土豆切片后与奶油酱汁分层烘烤的经典菜肴,表面常呈现扇形波纹。

“My mom makes the best scalloped potatoes with cheese and thyme.”

(我妈妈做的奶酪百里香焗土豆片是最好吃的。)

scallop shell — 特指扇贝的贝壳,历史上曾是朝圣者的标志,现多用于装饰或厨具设计。

“The pilgrim's hat was adorned with a scallop shell symbol.”

(朝圣者的帽子上装饰着扇贝壳标志。)