pucker

'pʌkә
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英文释义

n. an irregular fold in an otherwise even surface (as in cloth)
v. to gather something into small wrinkles or folds
v. become wrinkled or drawn together

中文翻译

vt. 使起皱
vi. 折成褶
n. 皱纹

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pucker 没有明显的词根词缀，但可以联想到 puck（小圆饼），想象在吃东西时嘴巴的动作。

例句

1. She likes to pucker her lips when she is thinking.
她在思考时喜欢撅起嘴唇。
2. The lemon made him pucker his face in surprise.
柠檬让他惊讶得皱起了脸。
3. The fabric will pucker if it is not ironed properly.
如果没有正确熨烫，布料会起皱。

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