capsule

中文： 蒴果、太空囊、胶囊

1. A membranous envelope.
2. A type of simple, dehiscent, dry fruit (seed-case) produced by many species of flowering plants, such as poppy, lily, orchid, willow and cotton.
3. A sporangium, especially in bryophytes.
4. A tough, fibrous layer surrounding an organ such as the kidney or liver.
5. A membrane that surrounds the eyeball.
6. A detachable part of a rocket or spacecraft (usually in the nose) containing the crew's living space.
7. A small container containing a dose of medicine.
8. In a brief, condensed or compact form. (figuratively)

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