"shell" in Chinese (Simplified)
壳贝壳外壳
Definition
shell 指某物坚硬的外层，比如鸡蛋、坚果或海洋动物的外壳。它也可以表示某个物体外面的壳体或外罩。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这个词常和海洋动物、鸡蛋一起出现，如 'seashell'、'egg shell'。说物体时，常见搭配有 'outer shell' 和 'protective shell'。不要和 'skin' 混淆，'skin' 通常指较软的表皮或活体组织。
Examples
The turtle has a hard shell.
乌龟有坚硬的**壳**。
I found a beautiful shell on the beach.
我在海滩上发现了一个漂亮的**贝壳**。
Be careful not to break the egg shell.
小心别把鸡蛋**壳**弄破了。
The phone still works, but the shell is cracked.
手机还能用，不过外面的**外壳**裂了。
Once the nuts are out of the shell, store them in a dry jar.
坚果从**壳**里取出来后，要放在干燥的罐子里。
Under his tough shell, he's actually a very kind person.
在他坚硬的**外壳**之下，其实他是个很善良的人。