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shed

UK/ʃed/US
IELTSTOEFLGREB2

Definitions

v.

To lose or cast off naturally (hair, skin, leaves, etc.); to cause liquid to flow; to give off or radiate.

脱落(毛发、皮肤等);流出;散发

n.

A simple single-storey structure used for storage or shelter.

棚,小屋,车棚

Root Breakdown

Native English
shedother
=shed

Common Collocations

  • 1.shed light on阐明,揭示
  • 2.shed tears流泪,落泪
  • 3.shed skin蜕皮,脱皮
  • 4.shed blood流血,牺牲

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Snakes shed their skin several times a year as they grow.

  • 2.

    She shed tears of joy when she heard the good news.

  • 3.

    The new policy shed light on the government's long-term economic strategy.

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