Definitions
v. To remove the outer skin of fruit or vegetables.
削皮；剥皮
v. To come off a surface in thin pieces.
剥落；脱落
n. The outer skin of a fruit or vegetable.
果皮；蔬菜皮
Example
Could you peel these potatoes while I chop the carrots?
我切胡萝卜时，你能帮忙削这些土豆吗？
Households can compost vegetable peels rather than discard them, reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill.
家庭可以将蔬菜皮制成堆肥而非丢弃，从而减少送往填埋场的垃圾量。
Collocations
- peel potatoes
- orange peel
- peeling paint
Word family
- peeler (n.)
- peelings (n.)
Usage tip
peel作动词可指削皮，也可指油漆等剥落。
FAQ
- What does peel mean?
- To remove the outer skin of fruit or vegetables. To come off a surface in thin pieces. The outer skin of a fruit or vegetable.
- How is peel pronounced?
- UK /piːl/, US /piːl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
