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shell

释义

shell

noun

UK /ʃel/

Word Forms

singular	shell
plural	shells

1
countable/uncountable the hard outer part that protects the body of a sea creature
a crab shell
The kids were collecting shells on the beach.
Synonyms and related words
Animal body parts
anatomical
anatomy
antler
1. 1a
  countable/uncountable the hard outer part that protects the body of other animals, for example snails and tortoises
  Synonyms and related words
  The skin, bones and fur of animals
  armor
  armour
  beard
2. 1b
  countable/uncountable the hard outer part of an egg or nut
  pieces of egg shell
  Synonyms and related words
  The skin, bones and fur of animals
  armor
  armour
  beard
  Synonyms and related words
  Tree seeds and other products
  acorn
  cola nut
  cone
2
countable the outer parts of something such as a car or plane
Synonyms and related words
External parts of cars and other road vehicles
armor
armour
axle
3
countable the outer walls of a building that remain after a fire or an explosion
Synonyms and related words
The walls of a building and relating to walls
cavity wall
chimney breast
clerestory
4
countable a weapon consisting of a metal container filled with a substance that explodes, fired from a large gun
anti-aircraft shells
Synonyms and related words
Bullets
bandolier
blank
blank cartridge

phrases

come out of your shell

withdraw/retreat into your shell

shell

noun

US /ʃel/

Word Forms

singular	shell
plural	shells

1
countable/uncountable the hard outer part that protects the body of an ocean creature
a crab shell
The kids were collecting shells on the beach.
Synonyms and related words
Animal body parts
anatomical
anatomy
antler
1. 1a
  countable/uncountable the hard outer part that protects the body of other animals, for example snails and turtles
  Synonyms and related words
  The skin, bones and fur of animals
  armor
  armour
  beard
2. 1b
  countable/uncountable the hard outer part of an egg or nut
  pieces of egg shell
  Synonyms and related words
  The skin, bones and fur of animals
  armor
  armour
  beard
  Synonyms and related words
  Tree seeds and other products
  acorn
  chicle
  cola nut
2
countable the outer parts of something such as a car or airplane
Synonyms and related words
External parts of cars and other road vehicles
armor
armour
axle
3
countable the outer walls of a building that remain after a fire or an explosion
Synonyms and related words
The walls of a building and relating to walls
baseboard
cavity wall
chimney breast
4
countable a weapon consisting of a metal container filled with a substance that explodes, fired from a large gun
antiaircraft shells
Synonyms and related words
Bullets
bandolier
blank
blank cartridge

phrases

come out of your shell

withdraw/retreat into your shell

shell

verb transitive

UK /ʃel/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	shell
he/she/it	shells
present participle	shelling
past tense	shelled
past participle	shelled

1
to attack or to destroy a place by firing shells
Army bases were shelled overnight by rebel forces.
Synonyms and related words
To attack with weapons or bombs
attack
bayonet
be bombed out (of something)
2
to remove the outer part that covers nuts, peas, or other foods
Synonyms and related words
Prepare food for cooking or eating
bake
beat
blanch

phrasal verbs

shell out

shell

verb transitive

US /ʃel/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	shell
he/she/it	shells
present participle	shelling
past tense	shelled
past participle	shelled

1
to attack or to destroy a place by firing shells
Army bases were shelled overnight by rebel forces.
Synonyms and related words
To attack with weapons or bombs
attack
bayonet
blitz
2
to remove the outer part that covers nuts, peas, or other foods
Synonyms and related words
Prepare food for cooking or eating
bake
beat
blanch

phrasal verbs

shell out

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