shed

noun

UK/ʃed/
US/ʃed/

Definitions of shed noun

  1. B2Countable(可數名詞)

    A small, typically wooden, structure used for storing various items.

    棚子;小屋

    • A shed for tools.

      存放工具的小屋。

    • A garden equipment shed.

      存放園藝設備的小屋。

    • A bicycle storage shed.

      存放自行車的小屋。

  2. Countable(可數名詞)

    A large, basic structure designed for a specific activity or purpose.

    棚子

    • A poultry shed.

      一個家禽棚。

    • A livestock shed.

      一個牲畜棚。

    • A farm implement shed.

      一個農具棚。

verb

UK/ʃed/
US/ʃed/

Definitions of shed verb

  1. Transitive(及物動詞)

    To eliminate something unwanted or unnecessary, often used in journalistic contexts.

    去除;擺脫

    • The company will shed some positions in the coming months.

      公司將在未來幾個月內裁減一些職位。

    • The department is trying to shed expenses.

      該部門正試圖減少開支。

    • He needs to shed his old bad habits.

      他需要改掉以前的壞習慣。

  2. Transitive(及物動詞)

    To naturally lose or cause to fall off, a covering like leaves, hair, or skin, or to drop something naturally or accidentally.

    脫落;掉落

    • Cats shed their fur in the spring.

      貓咪在春天會脫毛。

    • Snakes shed their skin.

      蛇會蛻皮。

    • She shed her coat and tossed it on the chair.

      她脫下外套,把它扔在椅子上。