Definitions
n. A shellfish with two joined shells, often living buried in sand.
蛤蜊；蛤
Example
We found a clam buried in the wet sand.
我们在湿沙里发现了一只蛤蜊。
Clam farming can support coastal economies, but poor water quality may threaten both shellfish and consumers.
蛤蜊养殖可以支撑沿海经济，但水质不佳可能同时威胁贝类和消费者。
Collocations
- clam shell
- clam chowder
- clam farming
Word family
- clamming (n.)
Usage tip
clam是蛤蜊；不要与calm（平静的）混淆。
FAQ
- What does clam mean?
- A shellfish with two joined shells, often living buried in sand.
- How is clam pronounced?
- UK /klæm/, US /klæm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
