
scallop
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。)
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。)
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。)