Definitions
n. Either fleshy edge of the opening of the mouth.
嘴唇
n. The projecting edge of a container, opening, or hollow.
边缘；边沿
Example
My lips felt dry after walking in the wind.
在风中走了一阵后，我觉得嘴唇很干。
Clear face coverings can improve communication for people who rely on watching lips to understand speech.
透明面罩可以帮助那些依靠观察嘴唇来理解话语的人更顺畅地交流。
Collocations
- upper lip
- dry lips
- bite your lip
- the lip of a cup
Word family
- lipstick (n.)
- lip-read (v.)
Usage tip
上下嘴唇合称lips；lip也可指容器等的边沿。
FAQ
- What does lip mean?
- Either fleshy edge of the opening of the mouth. The projecting edge of a container, opening, or hollow.
- How is lip pronounced?
- UK /lɪp/, US /lɪp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
