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eyelid

/ˈaɪlɪd/

CEFR level B2Topic HealthWord #5084 in the learning path

眼睑;眼皮

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Definitions

n. a fold of skin that closes over the eye

眼睑;眼皮

Example

A tiny grain of sand irritated my eyelid.

一粒细沙刺激了我的眼皮。

The eyelids help protect the eyes from dust and spread moisture across their surface during blinking.

眼睑有助于阻挡灰尘,并在眨眼时将水分均匀分布在眼球表面。

Collocations

  • upper eyelid
  • lower eyelid
  • swollen eyelid

Usage tip

eyelid是眼皮;eyelash是睫毛。

FAQ

What does eyelid mean?
a fold of skin that closes over the eye
How is eyelid pronounced?
UK /ˈaɪlɪd/, US /ˈaɪlɪd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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