capsule /ˈkæpsju:l/ n. ［c］ 1.胶囊(剂)： make medical capsules 制作胶囊；capsules of poison 毒药胶囊 2.小盒，密封小容器：Two monkeys were strapped into a small capsule and launched into space. 两只猴子被装在小容器带上了太空。3.航天舱，密封舱：space capsule 航天密封舱；the orbiting capsule 运行的航天舱