pod

US /pɑːd/
UK /pɑːd/
"pod" picture
1.

豆荚

an elongated seed vessel of a leguminous plant (such as peas, beans, or lentils)

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She shelled the peas from their pods.
她把豌豆从豆荚里剥出来。
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The long, green pods hung from the bean plant.
长长的绿色豆荚挂在豆类植物上。
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shellhuskcase
2.

舱, 容器

a small, enclosed, or detachable container or housing

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The space capsule had a separate re-entry pod.
太空舱有一个独立的再入舱。
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Coffee machines often use single-serving pods.
咖啡机通常使用单份咖啡包。
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capsulecontainercompartment
3.

群, 队

a group of marine mammals, such as whales or dolphins, swimming together

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A pod of dolphins swam alongside our boat.
一群海豚游在我们的船旁边。
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Whale watchers spotted a large pod of orcas.
观鲸者发现了一大群虎鲸。
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schoolherdflock
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剥, 去荚

to remove peas or beans from their pod

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We spent the afternoon podding fresh green beans.
我们花了一个下午剥新鲜的绿豆。
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It's easier to pod the beans when they are young and tender.
豆子在幼嫩时更容易剥。
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shellhuskshuck