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capsule

/ˈkæpsjuːl/ · /ˈkæpsəl/

CEFR level B2Topic HealthWord #3352 in the learning path

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Definitions

n. a small soluble case containing medicine that you swallow

胶囊

n. a small enclosed compartment carrying people or equipment in space

太空舱;密闭小舱

Example

The pharmacist told me to swallow the capsule with water.

药剂师告诉我要用水吞服这粒胶囊。

The space capsule was designed to protect its crew from extreme temperatures during their return to Earth.

这艘太空舱的设计旨在保护乘员,使其返回地球时免受极端高温的伤害。

Collocations

  • swallow a capsule
  • space capsule
  • time capsule

Word family

  • encapsulate (v.)
  • encapsulation (n.)

Usage tip

药物capsule有外壳;tablet通常是压制成的药片。

FAQ

What does capsule mean?
a small soluble case containing medicine that you swallow a small enclosed compartment carrying people or equipment in space
How is capsule pronounced?
UK /ˈkæpsjuːl/, US /ˈkæpsəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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