shelf

[∫elf] n.搁板,架子

Pronunciation

/shɛlf/

Definitions

Noun

A shelf (n) is a flat, usually horizontal surface, typically made of wood, metal, or plastic, mounted on a wall or supported by brackets, used for storing books, objects, or displaying items.

Verb

To shelf (v) can mean:

  1. To place something on a shelf, usually for storage or organization. Example: “I need to shelf these books in the library.”
  2. To temporarily set aside or delay a project, idea, or decision. Example: “The new product launch has been shelved until next year.”

Adjective

Shelf-like or shelf-related adjectives describe something having the appearance or function of a shelf. Example: “A bookcase with open, shelf-like compartments.”

Adverb

Shelf-stable refers to something that can be stored without spoiling or deteriorating over time. Example: “These canned goods are shelf-stable.”

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