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cheek

/tʃiːk/

CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #3130 in the learning path

脸颊

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Definitions

n. either side of the face below the eyes

脸颊

n. rude behaviour that shows a lack of respect

厚脸皮;无礼

Example

A cold raindrop landed on my cheek outside.

在外面,一滴冰凉的雨水落在了我的脸颊上。

Protective clothing should cover exposed areas, including the cheeks, when people work in extremely cold environments.

在极寒环境中工作时,防护服应遮住包括脸颊在内的裸露部位。

Collocations

  • rosy cheeks
  • a kiss on the cheek
  • have the cheek to
  • cheek by cheek

Word family

  • cheeky (adj.)
  • cheekily (adv.)

Usage tip

脸颊义可数;无礼义通常不可数,多用于英式口语。

FAQ

What does cheek mean?
either side of the face below the eyes rude behaviour that shows a lack of respect
How is cheek pronounced?
UK /tʃiːk/, US /tʃiːk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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