shell
gb/ʃˈɛl/ us/ʃˈɛl/
A2
Angličtina
~ 2900
héj, kagylóhéj, páncél, váz, üres héj, tüzérségi lövedék, gránát, megpucol, fejt, feltör, ágyúz, tüzérségi tűz alá vesz
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
A2
1
Vzorec užití:
[animal/seed] has a shell
The crab's shell was tough and difficult to break.
A rák páncélja kemény volt, és nehéz volt feltörni.
She collected colorful shells from the beach.
Színes kagylóhéjakat gyűjtött a tengerparton.
Peanuts have a thin, papery shell around them.
The turtle pulled its head inside its shell for safety.
Učební příklady
The snail has a small shell.
A csigának kis csigaháza van.
I saw a big shell on the sand.
Egy nagy kagylóhéjat láttam a homokon.
The nut has a hard shell.
The turtle hides in its shell.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'shell' with 'skin' when talking about fruit; 'shell' is used for harder coverings.
Význam
Hard outer covering
Kolokace
egg shell
|turtle shell
|nut shell
|sea shell
Synonyma
husk (Used mainly for the dry outer covering of seeds or fruits rather than animals.)
|
carapace (A more technical term for the hard shell of some animals, such as turtles or crabs.)
Antonyma
core (Refers to the central part of something, opposite to the outer covering.)
Témata
nature
|biology
|food
|animals
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A hard outside part that covers and protects some animals or seeds.
The hard, protective outer layer of certain animals, such as mollusks and crustaceans, or of seeds and nuts.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
2
Vzorec užití:
[something] is just a shell
The building was reduced to a charred shell after the fire.
A tűz után az épületből csak egy kiégett váz maradt.
The car was just a rusting shell in the junkyard.
Az autó már csak egy rozsdásodó váz volt a roncstelepen.
Only the shell of the old stadium remains.
Učební příklady
The old house is only a shell now.
A régi házból mára csak a váza maradt.
After the fire, we saw the shell of the shop.
A tűz után már csak a bolt kiégett vázát láttuk.
The car was just a shell without seats.
Význam
Empty outer structure
Kolokace
burned-out shell
|empty shell
|steel shell
Synonyma
husk (Implies something dry and lifeless remaining after the useful part is gone.)
|
remnant (General term for what is left over, not necessarily an outer part.)
Antonyma
whole (Something complete with both inside and outside intact.)
Témata
objects
|destruction
|core_vocabulary
Definice
The outside part of something when the inside is gone.
An outer case or framework that remains when the inside has been removed or is gone.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
3
gránát
B2
The soldiers took cover from incoming shells.
A katonák fedezékbe húzódtak a becsapódó gránátok elől.
An artillery shell landed near the camp.
Egy tüzérségi lövedék csapódott be a tábor közelében.
They found an unexploded shell in the field.
Učební příklady
The army fired many shells at night.
A hadsereg éjszaka sok gránátot lőtt ki.
A big shell hit the wall.
Egy nagy lövedék csapódott a falba.
We saw an old shell on the ground.
Význam
Explosive projectile casing
Kolokace
artillery shell
|mortar shell
|shell burst
Synonyma
projectile (General term for any object thrown or fired, not necessarily explosive.)
Témata
military
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A metal object with explosives that is fired from a big gun.
A metal container filled with explosives, fired from a gun or cannon.
SLOVESO
A2
4
Vzorec užití:
to shell [nuts/peas/shrimp]
She spent the afternoon shelling peas for dinner.
Az egész délutánt azzal töltötte, hogy borsót fejtett a vacsorához.
We need to shell the shrimp before cooking them.
A garnélát főzés előtt meg kell pucolnunk.
He shelled a handful of peanuts.
Učební příklady
I help my mother shell peas.
Segítek anyukámnak borsót fejteni.
We must shell the nuts before eating them.
Evés előtt fel kell törnünk a diókat.
She shells shrimp in the kitchen.
Význam
Remove hard outer covering
Kolokace
shell peas
|shell peanuts
|shell shrimp
Synonyma
peel (Usually refers to removing softer skin rather than hard shells.)
Témata
cooking
|food
|food_drink
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To take off the hard outside part of nuts, peas, or seafood.
To remove the hard outer covering from nuts, peas, seafood, or similar items.
SLOVESO
B2
5
ágyúz
B2
Vzorec užití:
to shell [a place]
The army shelled the rebel stronghold for hours.
A hadsereg órákon át ágyúzta a lázadók erődítményét.
They began to shell the coastal town at dawn.
Hajnalban ágyúzni kezdték a part menti várost.
Enemy forces shelled the base repeatedly.
Učební příklady
The soldiers shelled the city.
A katonák ágyúzták a várost.
They shelled the fort at night.
Éjszaka ágyúzták az erődöt.
The army will shell that hill tomorrow.
Význam
Bombard with explosive projectiles
Kolokace
shell enemy positions
|shell the city
Synonyma
bombard (Can refer to any heavy attack, not only with shells.)
Témata
military
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To shoot big explosive bullets at a place.
To attack a place by firing shells from guns or cannons.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
shell
IPA
GB/ʃˈɛl/
US/ʃˈɛl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
shell (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (shell)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: shell
- Plural: shell, shells
Verb
- Base: shell
- 3rd Person Singular: shells
- Present Participle: shelling
- Past: shelled
Příbuzná slova
Forms
shells
noun
shelling
verb
shelled
verb
Related words
seashell
noun
shellfish
noun
Výrazy
come out of your shell
1/kˈʌm ˈaʊt əv jˈʊɹ ʃˈɛl/
idiom
Become more sociable
To start talking and taking part more after being shy.
Příklady
- She really came out of her shell after joining the theater group.
- He's finally coming out of his shell at work.
hard shell
1/hˈɑɹd ʃˈɛl/
fixed phrase
Firm protective layer
A strong outside part that protects something inside.
Příklady
- This crab has a very hard shell.
- The candy has a hard shell but is soft inside.
in a nutshell
1/ˈɪn ə nˈʌtʃˌɛl/
idiom
Summarize briefly
To say something in a short and clear way.
Příklady
- In a nutshell, we need more time to finish.
- He explained the problem in a nutshell.
in a nutshell
1/ˈɪn ə nˈʌtʃˌɛl/
idiom
briefly; in very few words
In a short and simple way.
Příklady
- In a nutshell, the project is over budget and behind schedule.
- He explained the rules in a nutshell and then answered questions.
- That’s the problem, in a nutshell.
Učební příklady
- In a nutshell, I can’t come today.
- Tell me your idea in a nutshell.
shell out (for)
1/ʃˈɛl ˈaʊt fɚ/
phrasal verb
informal
Pay money unwillingly
To spend money on something, especially when you don't want to.
Příklady
- I had to shell out $200 for car repairs.
- They shelled out for a new sofa.