sunburn
/ˈsʌnbɜːn/ · /ˈsʌnbɜːrn/
CEFR level B1Topic HealthWord #2173 in the learning path
晒伤
Definitions
n. red, painful skin caused by too much exposure to sunlight
晒伤
Example
I got sunburn after spending all afternoon outside.
我在外面待了一整个下午，结果晒伤了。
Public health campaigns should explain that preventing sunburn requires suitable clothing and shade as well as sunscreen.
公共卫生宣传应说明，预防晒伤不仅需要防晒霜，还需要合适的衣物和遮阴。
Collocations
- get sunburn
- severe sunburn
- prevent sunburn
Word family
- sunburned (adj.)
- sunburnt (adj.)
Usage tip
英式常说get sunburn；美式也常说get a sunburn。
FAQ
- What does sunburn mean?
- red, painful skin caused by too much exposure to sunlight
- How is sunburn pronounced?
- UK /ˈsʌnbɜːn/, US /ˈsʌnbɜːrn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
