Callus
01
老茧, 硬皮
an area of skin that has turned hard and rough by being constantly exposed to friction
例子
The weightlifter 's palms were covered in thick calluses from lifting heavy weights.
举重运动员的手掌因举重而覆盖着厚厚的老茧。
His hands bore calluses from years of playing the guitar.
多年弹吉他让他的手上长出了老茧。
02
a localized thickening of plant tissue, often appearing as a stiff or hardened protuberance
例子
The orchid developed a callus on the lip of its flower.
Botanists examined the callus on the flower to identify the species.
03
bony tissue that forms at the site of a fractured bone during the healing process
例子
X-rays showed a callus forming around the broken arm.
The doctor explained that a strong callus indicates proper bone healing.
to callus
01
to form a localized thickening of tissue
例子
After repeated friction, the plant stem began to callus naturally.
The gardener noticed that the cut edges of the leaf had started to callus.
02
to cause a callus to form on a plant or plant tissue
例子
The gardener callused the cut end of the stem before grafting.
Callus the stem tips before inserting them into the soil.
