What does crust mean?

The firm outer layer of bread or pastry. The solid outer layer of the Earth. A hard layer that forms on a surface.

crust

/krʌst/

CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #5184 in the learning path

面包皮；酥皮

n. The firm outer layer of bread or pastry.

面包皮；酥皮

n. The solid outer layer of the Earth.

地壳

n. A hard layer that forms on a surface.

坚硬表层；硬壳

This fresh bread has a wonderfully crisp crust.

这条新鲜面包的外皮特别酥脆。

Movements within the Earth's crust can cause earthquakes that severely damage buildings and transport networks.

地壳内部的运动可能引发地震，严重破坏建筑物和交通网络。

地壳用the Earth's crust；面包皮也用crust。

What does crust mean?: The firm outer layer of bread or pastry. The solid outer layer of the Earth. A hard layer that forms on a surface.
How is crust pronounced?: UK /krʌst/, US /krʌst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.