molting

• 生物体周期性更换外层皮肤或角质层的生物学过程，常见于节肢动物和爬行动物。

A biological process involving the periodic shedding of the outer skin or cuticle, commonly observed in arthropods and reptiles.

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1. Shedding of outer layerB2formalscientific

   The periodic process of shedding the outer covering, such as the cuticle in arthropods or the skin in reptiles, to allow for growth or renewal.

   蜕皮

   • The crab undergoes molting to grow a larger shell.
   • Snakes often hide during molting because they are vulnerable.
   • The process of molting is controlled by hormones in insects.

   同义词ecdysissheddingsloughing

• 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