The Open Dictionary

shrimp

名詞

UK/ʃrɪmp/
US/ʃrɪmp/

定義 shrimp 名詞

animal(動物)

  1. B1Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    A small marine crustacean, similar to a prawn but smaller, or the flesh of this animal used as food.

    蝦；蝦仁

    • This dish is seasoned with shrimp paste.

      這道菜用蝦醬調味。

    • She bought some fresh shrimp for dinner.

      她買了一些新鮮的蝦作為晚餐。

    • The restaurant is known for its delicious fried shrimp.

      這家餐廳以美味的炸蝦聞名。

  2. Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    A small, edible marine crustacean with a shell and ten legs.

    虾子；虾

    • They grilled some shrimp on the beach.

      他們在海灘上烤了一些蝦。

    • The salad included tender shrimp.

      這道沙拉包含了嫩蝦。

    • This dish uses fresh shrimp and vegetables.

      這道菜使用了新鮮的蝦和蔬菜。

person(人)

  1. Countable(可數名詞)informal(非正式)

    A person of extremely short stature; a dwarf.

    矮子；小不點

    • He was nicknamed a shrimp by his friends early on.

      他從小就被朋友們暱稱為矮子。

    • Despite being a shrimp, he's an outstanding basketball player.

      儘管他是個矮子，但他是一位出色的籃球運動員。

    • She tried to stand on her tiptoes, but she still looked like a shrimp.

      她試著踮起腳尖，但看起來還是像個矮子。