bay scallop
noun [ C ] mainly US uk/ˌbeɪ ˈskɒl.əp/ /ˌbeɪ ˈskæl.əp/ us/ˈbeɪ ˌskɑːl.əp/ /ˈbeɪ ˌskæl.əp/
海湾扇贝
a small scallop (= a sea creature that lives inside two flat, round shells) whose flesh can be eaten as food
The local population of bay scallops has been declining for the last twenty years. 在过去的二十年里，当地的海湾扇贝数量一直在下降。
Bay scallops are in great demand because of their sweet flavour. 海湾扇贝因其甜美的味道而广受欢迎。
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- Bay scallops are smaller and sweeter than sea scallops.
- Bay scallops can be used in many different styles of cooking.
- The local market has bay scallops that are the size of large cherries.