shrimp
Pronunciación: [ʃrɪmp]
Palabra
Contexto: «food»
(noun) a small sea creature that is often eaten as food. Shrimp are usually pink or grey, and they can be cooked in many different ways, like boiling, frying, or grilling.
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I love to eat shrimp tacos on the weekends.
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I would never try shrimp because I don't like seafood.
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Do you want to order shrimp for dinner tonight?
Contexto: «marine biology»
(noun) a type of small, aquatic animal that has a long body and a shell. Shrimp live in oceans and rivers and are part of the ocean's ecosystem. They are important for many other animals as food.
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Many fish eat shrimp as part of their diet.
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There are no shrimp in this pond; it is too small for them to live here.
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Why do shrimp live in both saltwater and freshwater?
Contexto: «movement»
(verb) to move or curl up into a smaller shape. It can be used when a person wants to make themselves smaller or when something shrinks.
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When he heard the loud noise, he shrimps down in his chair.
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She didn't shrimp away from the compliment; she accepted it confidently.
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Did you see him shrimp when the dog barked?
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