shell
gb/ʃˈɛl/ us/ʃˈɛl/
A2
Английский
~ 2900
héj, kagylóhéj, páncél, váz, üres héj, tüzérségi lövedék, gránát, megpucol, fejt, feltör, ágyúz, tüzérségi tűz alá vesz
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
A2
1
Модель употребления:
[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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'shell' with 'skin' when talking about fruit; 'shell' is used for harder coverings.
Значение
Hard outer covering
Коллокации
egg shell
|turtle shell
|nut shell
|sea shell
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
core (Refers to the central part of something, opposite to the outer covering.)
Темы
nature
|biology
|food
|animals
|core_vocabulary
Определение
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.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
B1
2
Модель употребления:
[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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Значение
Empty outer structure
Коллокации
burned-out shell
|empty shell
|steel shell
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
whole (Something complete with both inside and outside intact.)
Темы
objects
|destruction
|core_vocabulary
Определение
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.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Значение
Explosive projectile casing
Коллокации
artillery shell
|mortar shell
|shell burst
Синонимы
projectile (General term for any object thrown or fired, not necessarily explosive.)
Темы
military
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Определение
A metal object with explosives that is fired from a big gun.
A metal container filled with explosives, fired from a gun or cannon.
ГЛАГОЛ
A2
4
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Значение
Remove hard outer covering
Коллокации
shell peas
|shell peanuts
|shell shrimp
Синонимы
peel (Usually refers to removing softer skin rather than hard shells.)
Темы
cooking
|food
|food_drink
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Определение
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.
ГЛАГОЛ
B2
5
ágyúz
B2
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Значение
Bombard with explosive projectiles
Коллокации
shell enemy positions
|shell the city
Синонимы
bombard (Can refer to any heavy attack, not only with shells.)
Темы
military
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Определение
To shoot big explosive bullets at a place.
To attack a place by firing shells from guns or cannons.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
shell
IPA
GB/ʃˈɛl/
US/ʃˈɛl/
Слоги и ударение
shell (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (shell)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: shell
- Plural: shell, shells
Verb
- Base: shell
- 3rd Person Singular: shells
- Present Participle: shelling
- Past: shelled
Родственные слова
Forms
shells
noun
shelling
verb
shelled
verb
Related words
seashell
noun
shellfish
noun
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Примеры
- I had to shell out $200 for car repairs.
- They shelled out for a new sofa.