shell
gb/ʃˈɛl/ us/ʃˈɛl/
A2
Anglų
~ 2900
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
Daiktavardis
A2
entity
1
Hard outer covering
A hard outside part that covers and protects some animals or seeds.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[animal/seed] has a shell
Dažna klaida:
Learners may confuse 'shell' with 'skin' when talking about fruit; 'shell' is used for harder coverings.
Sinonimai
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.)
Antonimai
core (Refers to the central part of something, opposite to the outer covering.)
Kolokacijos
egg shell
|turtle shell
|nut shell
|sea shell
Temos
nature
|biology
|food
|animals
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Daiktavardis
B1
entity
2
Empty outer structure
The outside part of something when the inside is gone.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[something] is just a shell
Sinonimai
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.)
Antonimai
whole (Something complete with both inside and outside intact.)
Kolokacijos
burned-out shell
|empty shell
|steel shell
Temos
objects
|destruction
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Daiktavardis
B2
entity
3
Explosive projectile casing
A metal object with explosives that is fired from a big gun.
Sinonimai
projectile (General term for any object thrown or fired, not necessarily explosive.)
Kolokacijos
artillery shell
|mortar shell
|shell burst
Temos
military
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- The soldiers took cover from incoming shells.
- An artillery shell landed near the camp.
- They found an unexploded shell in the field.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The army fired many shells at night.
- A big shell hit the wall.
- We saw an old shell on the ground.
Veiksmažodis
A2
action
4
Remove hard outer covering
To take off the hard outside part of nuts, peas, or seafood.
Vartosenos šablonas:
to shell [nuts/peas/shrimp]
Sinonimai
peel (Usually refers to removing softer skin rather than hard shells.)
Kolokacijos
shell peas
|shell peanuts
|shell shrimp
Temos
cooking
|food
|food_drink
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- She spent the afternoon shelling peas for dinner.
- We need to shell the shrimp before cooking them.
- He shelled a handful of peanuts.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- I help my mother shell peas.
- We must shell the nuts before eating them.
- She shells shrimp in the kitchen.
Veiksmažodis
B2
action
5
Bombard with explosive projectiles
To shoot big explosive bullets at a place.
Vartosenos šablonas:
to shell [a place]
Sinonimai
bombard (Can refer to any heavy attack, not only with shells.)
Kolokacijos
shell enemy positions
|shell the city
Temos
military
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- The army shelled the rebel stronghold for hours.
- They began to shell the coastal town at dawn.
- Enemy forces shelled the base repeatedly.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The soldiers shelled the city.
- They shelled the fort at night.
- The army will shell that hill tomorrow.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
shell
IPA
GB/ʃˈɛl/
US/ʃˈɛl/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
shell (1 skiemuo)
Stress on 1st syllable (shell)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: shell
- Plural: shell, shells
Verb
- Base: shell
- 3rd Person Singular: shells
- Present Participle: shelling
- Past: shelled
Žodžių šeima
Forms
shells
noun
shelling
verb
shelled
verb
Related words
seashell
noun
shellfish
noun
Posakiai
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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- I had to shell out $200 for car repairs.
- They shelled out for a new sofa.