Definitions
n. A hard outer covering protecting an animal, egg, or nut.
壳；贝壳
v. To remove the hard outer covering of something.
剥壳；去壳
n. An explosive object fired from a large gun.
炮弹
Example
She found a tiny crab inside the empty shell.
她在空贝壳里发现了一只小螃蟹。
Rising ocean acidity can weaken the shells of marine animals, threatening their survival and wider ecosystems.
海洋酸度上升会削弱海洋动物的外壳，威胁其生存以及更广泛的生态系统。
Collocations
- a hard shell
- an empty shell
- shell peas
Word family
- shellfish (n.)
- shelled (adj.)
Usage tip
shell作动词可指剥壳；shell peas是剥豌豆。
FAQ
- What does shell mean?
- A hard outer covering protecting an animal, egg, or nut. To remove the hard outer covering of something. An explosive object fired from a large gun.
- How is shell pronounced?
- UK /ʃel/, US /ʃel/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
