carapaces
n. (龟、蟹等的)硬壳( carapace的名词复数 )
A carapace is the protective shell on the back of some animals such as tortoises or crabs.
You can refer to an attitude that someone has in order to protect themselves as their carapace .
The arrogance became his protective carapace.
这种傲慢态度成了他的保护壳。
They molt carapaces , I molt old body.
他们换壳, 我换身体.