Clams Meaning in English
word · lemma: clam
释义
Clams are small, edible shellfish with two shells that live in sand or mud, often eaten as seafood. The word can also refer to slang for money (mainly in American English).
用法与细微差别
Usually used in the plural ('clams' not 'clam' when referring to food). Common with 'steam,' 'cook,' or 'dig for clams.' As slang for money, it's informal and mostly American English ('twenty clams' = $20). Distinct from 'oysters' and 'mussels'.
例句
We had fresh clams for dinner last night.
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My favorite soup is made with clams and potatoes.
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They found many clams buried in the sand at low tide.
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Let’s go dig for clams on the beach this weekend!
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You owe me twenty clams for those concert tickets.
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Steamed clams with garlic butter are amazing.
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