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Shell of (something)

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Translation of "shell of (something)" into Russian

shell of (something)
оболочка (чего-то)
After the fire, the house was just a shell of its former self.
После пожара дом был лишь оболочкой самого себя.

Definitions

A 'shell of (something)' refers to the outer structure, appearance, or remnant of something that has lost its core, substance, or essential qualities. It suggests that only the exterior or framework remains, while the original function, vitality, or content is missing or diminished.