词汇 | shell |
释义 | shell 1. noun 1 a bullet. From the conventional senses as 'an explosive projectile' or 'cartridge case' UK, 2001. 2 a person who is somewhat lacking in mental faculties US, 2002. 3 a safe with a thin door and walls US, 1950 2. verb to move quickly, most likely derived from Shell Motor Spirit BARBADOS, 1965 shell out shell out • shell out sth informal to pay or give money for something, especially when you do not want to, or when you think it is too expensive:+ for We don't want to have to shell out for a Christmas disco again this year - it costs a fortune!+ on Kids these days shell out $30 or $40 on a computer game, without even thinking about it.■ SIMILAR TO: fork out informal, cough up informal
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