shrimp
noun
Definitions of shrimp noun
animal(动物)
- B1Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)
A small marine crustacean, similar to a prawn but smaller, or the flesh of this animal used as food.
虾；虾仁
This dish is seasoned with shrimp paste.
这道菜用虾酱调味。
She bought some fresh shrimp for dinner.
她买了一些新鲜的虾作为晚餐。
The restaurant is known for its delicious fried shrimp.
这家餐厅以美味的炸虾闻名。
- Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)
A small, edible marine crustacean with a shell and ten legs.
蚓子；蚓
They grilled some shrimp on the beach.
他们在海滩上烤了一些虾。
The salad included tender shrimp.
这道沙拉包含了嫩虾。
This dish uses fresh shrimp and vegetables.
这道菜使用了新鲜的虾和蔬菜。
person(人)
- Countable(可数名词)informal(非正式)
A person of extremely short stature; a dwarf.
矮子；小不点
He was nicknamed a shrimp by his friends early on.
他从小就被朋友们昵称为矮子。
Despite being a shrimp, he's an outstanding basketball player.
尽管他是个矮子，但他是一位出色的篮球运动员。
She tried to stand on her tiptoes, but she still looked like a shrimp.
她试着踮起脚尖，但看起来还是像个矮子。