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.
昆虫有坚硬的外骨骼，保护其柔软的身体。
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Crabs and lobsters are known for their strong exoskeletons.
螃蟹和龙虾以其坚固的外骨骼而闻名。
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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.
工程师正在开发机器人外骨骼，以帮助行动不便的人。
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The new building features a strong steel exoskeleton for structural integrity.
新建筑采用坚固的钢制外骨骼，以确保结构完整性。
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frameworkcasingsupport structure