shuck

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT The shuck of something is its outer covering, for example, the leaves around an ear of corn, or the shell of a shellfish. 壳; 外皮[美国英语]
...corn shucks. ...玉米包衣。
2. V-T If you shuck something such as corn or shellfish, you remove it from its outer covering. 剥...的壳; 去...的外皮[美国英语]
On a good day, each employee will shuck 3,500 oysters. 天气好的时候，每名雇员一天能剥3500只牡蛎。
3. V-T If you shuck something that you are wearing, you take it off. 脱去[美国英语] [非正式]
He shucked his coat and set to work. 他脱掉了外套开始工作。
4. INTERJ Shucks is an exclamation that is used to express embarrassment, disappointment, or annoyance. (表示尴尬、失望或厌烦)哎[美国英语] [非正式]
Terry actually says "Oh, shucks!" when complimented on her singing. 当人们赞美特里的歌声时，她实际上会说“噢，这没什么!”