Word
exoskeleta
外骨骼；外甲
exoskeleta is the plural of exoskeleton.
The exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates), including bony or horny parts such as nails, scales, or hoofs.
- 1.
A hard outer structure that provides both structure and protection to creatures such as insects and Crustacea.
昆虫和甲壳类动物等所拥有的坚硬外部结构,起支撑和保护作用。
- 2.
A wearable robotic machine used for aided or augmented mobility.
一种可穿戴的机器人装置,用于辅助或增强行动能力。
昆虫和甲壳类动物等所拥有的坚硬外部结构,起支撑和保护作用。；一种可穿戴的机器人装置,用于辅助或增强行动能力。；外骨胳；外甲；[医] 外骨骼
In use
Many insects have a hard exoskeleton that protects their body.
The crab's exoskeleton is shed when it grows too large.
Some robotic suits are called exoskeletons because they support the human body.
the exoskeleton of [animal]
The exoskeleton of a crab is hard and protective.
螃蟹的外骨骼坚硬且具有保护作用。
[animal] has an exoskeleton
Insects have an exoskeleton instead of bones.
昆虫有外骨骼而不是骨头。
shed one's exoskeleton
复数形式常用 exoskeletons，也可见 exoskeleta。
Connections
Collocations
- hard exoskeleton
- 坚硬的外骨骼
- Insects have a hard exoskeleton that protects their bodies.昆虫有坚硬的外骨骼来保护身体。
- protective exoskeleton
- 保护性外骨骼
- The crab's protective exoskeleton keeps it safe from predators.螃蟹的保护性外骨骼使其免受捕食者的伤害。
- insect exoskeleton
- 昆虫外骨骼
- The insect exoskeleton is made of a tough material called chitin.昆虫外骨骼由一种叫做几丁质的坚韧物质构成。
- chitinous exoskeleton
- 几丁质外骨骼
- Arthropods are characterized by a chitinous exoskeleton.节肢动物的特征是具有几丁质外骨骼。
- shed its exoskeleton
- 蜕去外骨骼
- The lobster sheds its exoskeleton as it grows.龙虾在生长过程中会蜕去外骨骼。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
记忆联想：exo-像“外”，skeleton是“骨骼”，合起来就是“长在身体外面的骨骼”，比如虾、蟹的硬壳。
Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：biology textbooks、zoology lectures、nature documentaries 该词是动物学/生物学专业术语，多用于学术文章、教材、科普读物或纪录片等正式或书面语境；日常口语中较少使用，更常说 shell 或 outer skeleton。
Pronunciation & Spelling
只有 skeleton 与 exoskeleton 完全押韵（skeleton: /ˈskɛlɪtən/）。exotic 虽以 exo 拼写，但读作 /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/；exodus 也以 exo 开头，读作 /ˈɛksədəs/，都不是 exo- 的读音；skeletal 以 skel 开头，但结尾是 /təl/，不是 /tən/。
Learn the forms together
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