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