exoskeleton

US /ˌek.soʊˈskel.ət̬ən/
UK /ˌek.soʊˈskel.ət̬ən/
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外骨骼

a rigid external covering for the body in some invertebrate animals, providing both support and protection.

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Insects have a hard exoskeleton that protects their soft bodies.
昆蟲有堅硬的外骨骼，保護其柔軟的身體。
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Crabs and lobsters are known for their strong exoskeletons.
螃蟹和龍蝦以其堅固的外骨骼而聞名。
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外骨骼, 外部框架

a rigid external support or framework, especially one that supports or protects an organism or structure.

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Engineers are developing robotic exoskeletons to assist people with mobility issues.
工程師正在開發機器人外骨骼，以幫助行動不便的人。
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The new building features a strong steel exoskeleton for structural integrity.
新建築採用堅固的鋼製外骨骼，以確保結構完整性。
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frameworkcasingsupport structure