영어

shell

gb/ʃˈɛl/ us/ʃˈɛl/
A2 영어
~ 2900
의미
의미 0개
명사 A2 entity
1

Hard outer covering

A hard outside part that covers and protects some animals or seeds.

사용 패턴: [animal/seed] has a shell
자주 하는 실수:
Learners may confuse 'shell' with 'skin' when talking about fruit; 'shell' is used for harder coverings.
유의어
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.)
반의어
core (Refers to the central part of something, opposite to the outer covering.)
연어
egg shell |turtle shell |nut shell |sea shell
주제
nature |biology |food |animals |core_vocabulary
예문
  • 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.
학습자용 예문
  • 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.
명사 B1 entity
2

Empty outer structure

The outside part of something when the inside is gone.

사용 패턴: [something] is just a shell
유의어
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.)
반의어
whole (Something complete with both inside and outside intact.)
연어
burned-out shell |empty shell |steel shell
주제
objects |destruction |core_vocabulary
예문
  • 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.
학습자용 예문
  • 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.
명사 B2 entity
3

Explosive projectile casing

A metal object with explosives that is fired from a big gun.

유의어
projectile (General term for any object thrown or fired, not necessarily explosive.)
연어
artillery shell |mortar shell |shell burst
주제
military |politics |core_vocabulary
예문
  • The soldiers took cover from incoming shells.
  • An artillery shell landed near the camp.
  • They found an unexploded shell in the field.
학습자용 예문
  • The army fired many shells at night.
  • A big shell hit the wall.
  • We saw an old shell on the ground.
동사 A2 action
4

Remove hard outer covering

To take off the hard outside part of nuts, peas, or seafood.

사용 패턴: to shell [nuts/peas/shrimp]
유의어
peel (Usually refers to removing softer skin rather than hard shells.)
연어
shell peas |shell peanuts |shell shrimp
주제
cooking |food |food_drink |daily_life |core_vocabulary
예문
  • She spent the afternoon shelling peas for dinner.
  • We need to shell the shrimp before cooking them.
  • He shelled a handful of peanuts.
학습자용 예문
  • I help my mother shell peas.
  • We must shell the nuts before eating them.
  • She shells shrimp in the kitchen.
동사 B2 action
5

Bombard with explosive projectiles

To shoot big explosive bullets at a place.

사용 패턴: to shell [a place]
유의어
bombard (Can refer to any heavy attack, not only with shells.)
연어
shell enemy positions |shell the city
주제
military |politics |core_vocabulary
예문
  • The army shelled the rebel stronghold for hours.
  • They began to shell the coastal town at dawn.
  • Enemy forces shelled the base repeatedly.
학습자용 예문
  • The soldiers shelled the city.
  • They shelled the fort at night.
  • The army will shell that hill tomorrow.
문법
기본형
shell
IPA
GB/ʃˈɛl/
US/ʃˈɛl/
음절 및 강세
shell (1음절)
Stress on 1st syllable (shell)
활용형
Noun
  • Base: shell
  • Plural: shell, shells
Verb
  • Base: shell
  • 3rd Person Singular: shells
  • Present Participle: shelling
  • Past: shelled
관련 단어
Forms
shells noun shelling verb shelled verb
Related words
seashell noun shellfish noun
표현

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.

예문
  • 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.

예문
  • 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.

예문
  • 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.

예문
  • 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.

예문
  • I had to shell out $200 for car repairs.
  • They shelled out for a new sofa.

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