capsule

Definitions

From Latin capsula, a 'little box' — the diminutive of capsa (box, chest), itself from capere ('to hold'). A capsule is literally a tiny container: it holds medicine, or it holds astronauts. The same capsa gives us 'case' and even 'cash' (originally a money-box).

Common Collocations

• 1.space capsule太空舱
• 2.time capsule时间胶囊
• 3.take a capsule服一粒胶囊

Example Sentences

• 1.

  Take one capsule twice a day after meals.

• 2.

  The crew returned to Earth inside a tiny space capsule.