shell
gb/ʃˈɛl/ us/ʃˈɛl/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 2900
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
A2
entity
1
Hard outer covering
A hard outside part that covers and protects some animals or seeds.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[animal/seed] has a shell
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'shell' with 'skin' when talking about fruit; 'shell' is used for harder coverings.
Συνώνυμα
husk (Used mainly for the dry outer covering of seeds or fruits rather than animals.)
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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.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
egg shell
|turtle shell
|nut shell
|sea shell
Θέματα
nature
|biology
|food
|animals
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The crab's shell was tough and difficult to break.
- She collected colorful shells from the beach.
- 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.
- I saw a big shell on the sand.
- The nut has a hard shell.
- The turtle hides in its shell.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
2
Empty outer structure
The outside part of something when the inside is gone.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is just a shell
Συνώνυμα
husk (Implies something dry and lifeless remaining after the useful part is gone.)
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remnant (General term for what is left over, not necessarily an outer part.)
Αντώνυμα
whole (Something complete with both inside and outside intact.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
burned-out shell
|empty shell
|steel shell
Θέματα
objects
|destruction
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The building was reduced to a charred shell after the fire.
- The car was just a rusting shell in the junkyard.
- Only the shell of the old stadium remains.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The old house is only a shell now.
- After the fire, we saw the shell of the shop.
- The car was just a shell without seats.
Ουσιαστικό
B2
entity
3
Explosive projectile casing
A metal object with explosives that is fired from a big gun.
Συνώνυμα
projectile (General term for any object thrown or fired, not necessarily explosive.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
artillery shell
|mortar shell
|shell burst
Θέματα
military
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The soldiers took cover from incoming shells.
- An artillery shell landed near the camp.
- They found an unexploded shell in the field.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The army fired many shells at night.
- A big shell hit the wall.
- We saw an old shell on the ground.
Ρήμα
A2
action
4
Remove hard outer covering
To take off the hard outside part of nuts, peas, or seafood.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to shell [nuts/peas/shrimp]
Συνώνυμα
peel (Usually refers to removing softer skin rather than hard shells.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
shell peas
|shell peanuts
|shell shrimp
Θέματα
cooking
|food
|food_drink
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- She spent the afternoon shelling peas for dinner.
- We need to shell the shrimp before cooking them.
- He shelled a handful of peanuts.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I help my mother shell peas.
- We must shell the nuts before eating them.
- She shells shrimp in the kitchen.
Ρήμα
B2
action
5
Bombard with explosive projectiles
To shoot big explosive bullets at a place.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to shell [a place]
Συνώνυμα
bombard (Can refer to any heavy attack, not only with shells.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
shell enemy positions
|shell the city
Θέματα
military
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The army shelled the rebel stronghold for hours.
- They began to shell the coastal town at dawn.
- Enemy forces shelled the base repeatedly.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The soldiers shelled the city.
- They shelled the fort at night.
- The army will shell that hill tomorrow.
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.
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.