shelf

• Плоская горизонтальная поверхность, обычно из дерева, металла или стекла, прикреплённая к стене или являющаяся частью мебели, используемая для хранения или демонстрации предметов.

A flat, horizontal surface, typically made of wood, metal, or glass, attached to a wall or forming part of a piece of furniture, used for storing or displaying items.

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1. Flat surface for storageA1formal

   A flat, horizontal piece of wood, metal, or glass attached to a wall or in a cupboard, used for storing or displaying items.

   Полка

   • She placed the books on the shelf.
   • The kitchen shelf holds all the spices.
   • He built a new shelf for his collection of trophies.

   Синонимыledgemantelsill

2. Geological shelfC1formalscientific

   A part of the seabed near a continent, relatively shallow and gradually sloping.

   Шельф

   • The continental shelf extends far into the ocean.
   • Many marine species live on the shelf.
   • Oil deposits are often found under the continental shelf.

   Синонимыcontinental shelf