shedding

The act or process by which something is cast off, lost, or separated; can refer to natural biological cycles, deliberate reduction, or mechanical and scientific phenomena.

ruПроцесс сбрасывания или избавления; естественная потеря покрова, освобождение от лишнего или техническое разделение.esProceso de perder o desprenderse de algo; caída natural de cubiertas como pelo o piel, deshacerse de lo superfluo o separación técnica de materiales.frAction de perdre ou de rejeter quelque chose ; perte naturelle d'un revêtement (poils, peau, feuilles), fait de se débarrasser d'un excès, ou séparation technique.deDer Vorgang des Abwerfens oder Loswerdens; natürlicher Verlust einer Hülle oder Bedeckung, Befreiung von Überflüssigem oder technische Trennung.ptProcesso de soltar ou se livrar de algo; perda natural de uma cobertura (como pelo ou pele) ou liberação de algo excedente; também separação ou divisão técnica.zh脱落、去除或摆脱的过程；生物自然脱落外皮或毛发，也指摆脱多余之物或技术上的分离。arعملية إسقاط الشيء أو التخلص منه، أو فقدان طبيعي لغطاء كالشعر أو الجلد أو الريش، أو تحرر من الزائد، أو فصل تقني.

1. The natural loss of hair, skin, feathers, or outer layers by animals, or the dropping of leaves by plants. B1 formal

   A recurring biological process whereby an organism casts off external structures that have completed their function or respond to seasonal change, typical in mammals, reptiles, birds, and deciduous trees.

   • My dog's heavy moulting happens every spring and autumn.
   • The snake's skin was found intact after the reptile had discarded its outer layer.
   • Autumn leaves create a carpet of fallen foliage.
   • Excessive hair drop in some breeds can be controlled with regular grooming.
   • The biologist studied the seasonal renewal of antlers in deer.

   ruЕстественная потеря волос, кожи, перьев или листьев.esMudafrmuedeNatürlicher Verlust von Haaren, Haut, Federn oder Blättern.ptPerda natural de pelos, pele, penas ou folhas.zh自然脱落（毛发、皮肤、羽毛或叶子）arالتساقط الطبيعي للشعر أو الجلد أو الريش أو الأوراق

   同义词: castingdroppingecdysismoltingsloughing

2. The act of deliberately discarding or getting rid of something considered unnecessary or burdensome. B2 formal

   An intentional action to eliminate excess weight, responsibilities, staff, or outdated systems in order to streamline, improve efficiency, or achieve personal release.

   • The company's drastic workforce reduction was part of a restructuring plan.
   • The athlete focused on losing excess pounds before the competition.
   • Her minimalist lifestyle included jettisoning possessions that no longer served her.
   • The government committed to divesting itself of unprofitable state assets.
   • Letting go of old resentments was a liberating experience.

   ruНамеренное избавление от чего-либо ненужного или обременительного.esdesprendimientofrle fait de se débarrasser de (quelque chose)deBewusstes Abwerfen von BallastptEliminação intencional do que é desnecessário ou oneroso.zh有意摆脱不必要或累赘的东西arالتخلّص المتعمَّد من غير الضروري أو المُثقِل

   同义词: disposaleliminationunloading

   反义词: accumulationacquisitionkeepingretention

3. In weaving, the process of separating warp threads to allow the weft thread to pass through. C1 formal technical

   A mechanical or manual operation on a loom where the warp yarns are divided into two or more sets, creating a temporary opening for the shuttle or other weft-insertion device to travel across.

   • Proper warp separation is essential for a clean and even fabric.
   • The Jacquard mechanism automates the raising and lowering of threads to form the required pattern.
   • A mistake in the lift timing can lead to a flaw in the woven cloth.
   • The weaver’s rhythm depends on alternating the division of longitudinal threads.
   • Modern air-jet looms perform this separation at extremely high speeds.

   ruПроцесс разделения нитей основы при ткачестве.esApertura de la caladafrOuverture de la fouledeFachbildung in der WebereiptAbertura da calazh织造中分开经纱的工序arتكوين النفس في النسج

• sheddings plural form
• sheddings' possessive plural form
• shedding's possessive singular form

不规则动词

A verb used to indicate the act of casting off, discarding, or getting rid of something, such as tears, skin, leaves, or a burden.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по сбрасыванию, отбрасыванию или избавлению от чего-либо, например, слёз, кожи, листьев или бремени.esVerbo que indica el acto de soltar, dejar caer o desprenderse de algo, como lágrimas, piel, hojas o una carga; también implica deshacerse de algo o abandonarlo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de laisser tomber, rejeter ou se débarrasser de quelque chose, comme des larmes, de la peau, des feuilles ou un fardeau.deVerb, das das Abwerfen, Verlieren oder Sich-Entledigen von etwas bezeichnet, z. B. von Tränen, Haut, Blättern oder einer Last.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de largar, derramar ou se livrar de algo, como lágrimas, pele, folhas ou fardo.zh动词，表示使某物脱落、掉下或去除，例如流泪、脱皮、落叶或卸下负担。arفعل يعني إسقاط شيء أو إلقاءه أو التخلّص منه، ويُستعمل خاصةً للدموع والجلد والأوراق والحمل أو العبء.

1. Get rid of B1 formal

   To cast off, discard, or eliminate something.

   • The snake shed its skin.
   • She shed her old habits after moving to a new city.
   • The company shed 200 jobs last year.

   ruИзбавитьсяesDeshacerse defrse débarrasser dedeLoswerdenptLivrar-se dezh摆脱arالتخلّص

   同义词: cast offdiscarddropeliminateget rid ofloseslough offthrow off

   反义词: acquireadoptgainholdkeepretain

2. Cry tears B1 formal

   To let tears fall from the eyes, usually due to emotion.

   • He shed a tear at the funeral.
   • She shed tears of joy when she heard the news.
   • No one shed a tear for the villain.

   ruПроливать слёзыesDerramar lágrimasfrVerser des larmesdeTränen vergießenptDerramar lágrimaszh落泪arذرف الدموع

   同义词: blubbercrylamentsnivelsobwailweepwhimper

3. Release or spread B2 formal

   To send out or give off something, such as light, heat, or information.

   • The lamp shed a soft light across the room.
   • The report sheds new light on the cause of the accident.
   • Flowers shed their fragrance in the garden.

   ruИзлучатьesEmitir o difundirfrÉmettre, répandredeAusstrahlenptEmitirzh散发arإصدار ونشر

   同义词: castdiffusedischargedisperseemanateemitexudegive offradiaterelease

   反义词: absorbcontainholdretainwithhold

• shed past participle
• shed past simple
• shedding present participle
• sheds third person singular