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scalp

UK /skælp/US /skælp/

词源

源自中古英语 'scalp',可能与古诺尔斯语 'skalpr'(鞘)有关,后引申为头皮的覆盖物。

noun

❶ 指人或动物头部的皮肤,特别是覆盖头骨的部分,通常包括头发。

“He felt a sharp pain on his scalp after the accident.”

(事故后,他感到头皮一阵剧痛。)

“The doctor examined her scalp for any signs of infection.”

(医生检查了她的头皮,看是否有感染的迹象。)

同义词:head skin, cranium covering, pate

verb

❶ 剥取头皮,历史上指作为战利品的行为;现代也指高价倒卖门票等行为。

“In ancient times, warriors would scalp their enemies as trophies.”

(在古代,战士会剥取敌人的头皮作为战利品。)

“He was caught scalping tickets outside the concert venue.”

(他在音乐会场地外倒卖门票被抓。)

同义词:resell, flip, trade

常见短语

scalp massage — 指按摩头部的皮肤,通常用于放松或促进头发生长。

“A scalp massage can help improve blood circulation.”

(头皮按摩有助于改善血液循环。)

scalp treatment — 针对头皮的护理或治疗,常用于解决干燥、瘙痒等问题。

“She went to the salon for a professional scalp treatment.”

(她去沙龙做了专业的头皮护理。)