Definition of soft-shelled in English:

soft-shelled

adjective ˈsɒf(t)ʃɛld

1Having a soft shell. Chiefly in the names of animals, especially a softshell turtle or the softshell clam.
2Originally and chiefly US. That adopts or advocates a moderate course or policy in politics or religion; = "softshell" Chiefly in "soft-shelled Baptist"noun = softshell Baptist.

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Randle Cotgrave (fl. 1587–?1630), lexicographer. From soft + shelled.

adjectiveˈsɒf(t)ʃɛld

1Having a soft shell. Chiefly in the names of animals, especially a softshell turtle or the softshell clam.
2Originally and chiefly US. That adopts or advocates a moderate course or policy in politics or religion; = "softshell" Chiefly in "soft-shelled Baptist"noun = softshell Baptist.

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Randle Cotgrave (fl. 1587–?1630), lexicographer. From soft + shelled.

词汇	soft-shelled
释义	Definition of soft-shelled in English: soft-shelled adjective ˈsɒf(t)ʃɛld 1Having a soft shell. Chiefly in the names of animals, especially a softshell turtle or the softshell clam. 2Originally and chiefly US. That adopts or advocates a moderate course or policy in politics or religion; = "softshell" Chiefly in "soft-shelled Baptist"noun = softshell Baptist. Origin Early 17th century; earliest use found in Randle Cotgrave (fl. 1587–?1630), lexicographer. From soft + shelled. Definition of soft-shelled in US English: soft-shelled adjectiveˈsɒf(t)ʃɛld 1Having a soft shell. Chiefly in the names of animals, especially a softshell turtle or the softshell clam. 2Originally and chiefly US. That adopts or advocates a moderate course or policy in politics or religion; = "softshell" Chiefly in "soft-shelled Baptist"noun = softshell Baptist. Origin Early 17th century; earliest use found in Randle Cotgrave (fl. 1587–?1630), lexicographer. From soft + shelled.
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