crust

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT The crust on a loaf of bread is the outside part. 面包皮
Cut the crusts off the bread and soak the bread in the milk. 切掉面包皮，将面包浸在牛奶中。
2. N-COUNT A pie's crust is its cooked pastry. 馅饼皮
The Key lime pie was bursting with flavour. Good crust, too. “基”牌酸橙派味道很浓，外皮也很好。
3. N-COUNT A crust is a hard layer of something, especially on top of a softer or wetter substance. 硬外壳
As the water evaporates, a crust of salt is left on the surface of the soil. 水蒸发后，土壤表面留下一层盐。
4. N-COUNT The Earth's crust is its outer layer. 地壳
Earthquakes leave scars in the Earth's crust. 地震会在地壳上留下痕迹。