Before the snipe drew back its beak, it was gripped tightly inside because the clam suddenly felt a sharp pain and closed its shell quickly.

• 就在鹬将它的嘴收回之前，它的长嘴被蚌紧紧地咬住了，因为蚌突然间感到一阵剧痛，于是很快地关闭了它的壳。