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hard-shell clam noun[ C ] uk /ˌhɑːd.ʃel ˈklæm/ us /ˌhɑːrd.ʃel ˈklæm/ a type of sea creature with a hard shell in two parts that can close together tightly, and a soft body that can be eaten: 硬壳蛤 A quahog is a name for a type of hard-shell clam.圆蛤是硬壳蛤的一种。 Hard-shell clams are usually found in deeper waters, whereas the soft-shell variety lives in shallow tidal regions.硬壳蛤蜊通常生活在较深的水域,而软壳蛤蜊则生活在浅潮区域。 Hard-shell clams are preferred for making clam chowder. I like to cook these hard-shell clams with garlic butter, lemon juice, and white wine. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Sea creatures abalone amphipod anemone barnacle barrier reef cowrie crab cray crayfish crustacean lobster marron mollusc mussel octopus shipworm shrimp snow crab soft-shell clam squid
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