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skull

/skʌl/

CEFR level B2Topic HealthWord #3478 in the learning path

颅骨;头骨

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Definitions

n. the bony structure of the head that protects the brain

颅骨;头骨

Example

The museum displayed the skull of a large dinosaur.

博物馆展出了一只大型恐龙的头骨。

Wearing a properly fitted helmet helps protect the skull and brain during cycling accidents.

骑行发生事故时,佩戴尺寸合适的头盔有助于保护颅骨和大脑。

Collocations

  • a skull fracture
  • the base of the skull
  • a human skull

Synonyms

  • cranium

Usage tip

skull指头部骨骼,brain指内部的大脑。

FAQ

What does skull mean?
the bony structure of the head that protects the brain
How is skull pronounced?
UK /skʌl/, US /skʌl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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