scrape
/skreɪp/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4131 in the learning path
刮；刮去
Definitions
v. rub a hard edge across a surface, often removing something
刮；刮去
v. damage skin or a surface by rubbing against something rough
擦伤；刮坏
n. a shallow injury or mark caused by rubbing
擦伤；刮痕
Example
I scraped the ice off the car window.
我刮掉了车窗上的冰。
Restoration workers carefully scrape away damaged paint to reveal the original surfaces of historic buildings.
修复人员小心刮去破损的油漆，露出历史建筑原有的表面。
Collocations
- scrape off paint
- scrape your knee
- scrape through an exam
- scrape together money
Word family
- scraper (n.)
- scraping (n.)
Usage tip
scrape off指刮掉；scrape through指勉强通过。
FAQ
- What does scrape mean?
- rub a hard edge across a surface, often removing something damage skin or a surface by rubbing against something rough a shallow injury or mark caused by rubbing
- How is scrape pronounced?
- UK /skreɪp/, US /skreɪp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
