molt

• 指动物（如爬行动物或节肢动物）周期性脱落外层皮肤或角质层的过程。

A noun referring to the periodic shedding of the outer skin or cuticle, such as in reptiles or arthropods.

1. Shedding of outer layerB2formalscientific

   The periodic process of shedding the outer layer of skin, feathers, or cuticle in animals such as arthropods and reptiles.

   蜕皮

   • The snake's molt left a complete skin behind.
   • During molt, the crab's shell becomes soft and vulnerable.
   • Birds undergo a molt to replace old feathers with new ones.

   同义词ecdysismoltingsheddingsloughing

• 指动物定期脱落旧的羽毛、毛发、皮肤或外壳，以便长出新的；也泛指人或其他事物脱毛、换羽、蜕皮或褪去旧貌。

A verb used to describe the process of shedding old feathers, hair, or skin to make way for new growth, typically in animals.

1. Shedding outer layerB2formal

   To periodically shed and replace an outer covering such as hair, skin, feathers, or horns, typically as part of a natural growth cycle.

   蜕皮

   • The snake molts its skin several times a year.
   • Birds molt their feathers before the winter season.
   • The crab molted its old shell to grow a larger one.

   同义词castcast offdesquamateexuviatepeelshedslough