It's possible to "half polish" rice - or to polish away the hard outer shell, while leaving the nutritious inner layer intact.

这是可能的“半抛光米”-或者离开硬抛光外壳，而留下完整的营养内层。

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The egg is originally crumbly the very thin outer shell protects the internal organs of the liquid once the boiled water cook the internal organs become hard.

鸡蛋原来是易碎的，薄薄的外壳保护着液态的内脏，开水一煮，内脏变硬。

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Officially known as the West Indian Locust, the stinking toe tree produces a seed pod that looks like a big, brown toe and also smells like one when the hard outer shell is cracked open.

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The laser, which made a rapid-fire popping sound, cut cleanly and quickly through the outer shell of a hard-boiled egg.

WSJ: To Cut Tooth Decay: A Laser vs. a Drill