Definitions
n. The natural outer covering of a person's or animal's body.
皮肤
n. The thin outer layer of certain fruits and vegetables.
果皮；外皮
v. Remove the skin from an animal, fruit or vegetable.
剥去皮
Example
My skin feels dry after swimming in the pool.
在泳池游泳后，我觉得皮肤很干。
Protecting skin from excessive sunlight can reduce the risk of serious health problems later in life.
保护皮肤免受过度日晒，可以降低日后出现严重健康问题的风险。
Collocations
- dry skin
- sensitive skin
- skin care
- potato skins
Word family
- skincare (n.)
- skinless (adj.)
Usage tip
指人体皮肤通常不可数；一张兽皮可数。
FAQ
- What does skin mean?
- The natural outer covering of a person's or animal's body. The thin outer layer of certain fruits and vegetables. Remove the skin from an animal, fruit or vegetable.
- How is skin pronounced?
- UK /skɪn/, US /skɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
