mollusk

'mɔlәsk

n. invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell

n. 软体动物
[医] 软体动物

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mollusk 源自拉丁文 mollusca，意为“柔软的”，可以联想到软体动物（如蜗牛、章鱼等）通常是柔软的。

例句

1. Many people enjoy eating mollusks like clams and oysters.

许多人喜欢吃像蛤蜊和牡蛎这样的软体动物。

2. The ocean is home to various types of mollusks, including snails and squids.

海洋里有多种类型的软体动物，包括蜗牛和乌贼。

3. Scientists study mollusks to understand their role in the marine ecosystem.

科学家研究软体动物以了解它们在海洋生态系统中的作用。