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skeleton

/skɛlətən/

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1 · noun

the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal

骨骼

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The museum displays the skeleton of a large dinosaur.
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博物馆展出了一具大型恐龙骨架。
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Pronunciation: /skɛlətən/

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