carapaces是什么意思？

carapaces

• n. （龟、蟹等的）硬壳( carapace的名词复数 )；

例句

• They molt carapaces , I molt old body. 他们换壳, 我换身体.

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

• N-COUNT
  (龟、蟹等的)甲壳,背甲
  A carapace is the protective shell on the back of some animals such as tortoises or crabs.
• N-COUNT
  (用以自我保护的)外壳，外衣,外表
  You can refer to an attitude that someone has in order to protect themselves as their carapace .
  例句
  The arrogance became his protective carapace. 这种傲慢态度成了他的保护壳。