pore
/pɔː/ · /pɔːr/
CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #6034 in the learning path
毛孔；气孔；孔隙
Definitions
n. a tiny opening in skin or another surface
毛孔；气孔；孔隙
v. to read or examine something with great attention
仔细研读；认真审视
Example
Tiny drops of sweat appeared around his skin pores.
他的皮肤毛孔周围冒出了细小的汗珠。
Researchers pore over historical records to understand how earlier societies responded to periods of severe drought.
研究人员仔细研读历史记录，以了解过去的社会如何应对严重干旱时期。
Collocations
- clogged pores
- open pores
- pore over documents
Word family
- porous (adj.)
- porosity (n.)
Usage tip
动词常用pore over，勿与pour over混淆。
FAQ
- What does pore mean?
- a tiny opening in skin or another surface to read or examine something with great attention
- How is pore pronounced?
- UK /pɔː/, US /pɔːr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
