shell
gb/ʃˈɛl/ us/ʃˈɛl/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 2900
héj, kagylóhéj, páncél, váz, üres héj, tüzérségi lövedék, gránát, megpucol, fejt, feltör, ágyúz, tüzérségi tűz alá vesz
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
A2
1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'shell' with 'skin' when talking about fruit; 'shell' is used for harder coverings.
Σημασία
Hard outer covering
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
egg shell
|turtle shell
|nut shell
|sea shell
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
core (Refers to the central part of something, opposite to the outer covering.)
Θέματα
nature
|biology
|food
|animals
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
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.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B1
2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Σημασία
Empty outer structure
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
burned-out shell
|empty shell
|steel shell
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
whole (Something complete with both inside and outside intact.)
Θέματα
objects
|destruction
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
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.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Σημασία
Explosive projectile casing
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
artillery shell
|mortar shell
|shell burst
Συνώνυμα
projectile (General term for any object thrown or fired, not necessarily explosive.)
Θέματα
military
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
A metal object with explosives that is fired from a big gun.
A metal container filled with explosives, fired from a gun or cannon.
ΡΉΜΑ
A2
4
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Σημασία
Remove hard outer covering
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
shell peas
|shell peanuts
|shell shrimp
Συνώνυμα
peel (Usually refers to removing softer skin rather than hard shells.)
Θέματα
cooking
|food
|food_drink
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
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.
ΡΉΜΑ
B2
5
ágyúz
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Σημασία
Bombard with explosive projectiles
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
shell enemy positions
|shell the city
Συνώνυμα
bombard (Can refer to any heavy attack, not only with shells.)
Θέματα
military
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
To shoot big explosive bullets at a place.
To attack a place by firing shells from guns or cannons.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
shell
IPA
GB/ʃˈɛl/
US/ʃˈɛl/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
shell (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (shell)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: shell
- Plural: shell, shells
Verb
- Base: shell
- 3rd Person Singular: shells
- Present Participle: shelling
- Past: shelled
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
shells
noun
shelling
verb
shelled
verb
Related words
seashell
noun
shellfish
noun
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- I had to shell out $200 for car repairs.
- They shelled out for a new sofa.