carapace
US /ˈker.ə.peɪs/
UK /ˈkær.ə.peɪs/
名詞
甲殼, 龜甲
the hard upper shell of a turtle, tortoise, or crustacean
範例:
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The turtle retracted its head and limbs into its protective carapace.
烏龜將頭和四肢縮回其保護性甲殼中。
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The crab's hard carapace provides excellent defense against predators.
螃蟹堅硬的甲殼提供了對抗捕食者的出色防禦。