to exfoliate
01
剥落, 去角质
to shed materials in small pieces, layers, or scales
Intransitive
例子
Certain paint finishes may exfoliate, leading to the need for repainting.
某些油漆饰面可能会剥落，导致需要重新粉刷。
02
去角质, 清洁
to remove dead or dry skin cells from the surface of the skin, usually by using a scrub or exfoliating product
Transitive: to exfoliate the skin
例子
He exfoliates his face twice a week to keep his skin smooth and free from breakouts.
他每周两次去角质以保持皮肤光滑且不长痘。
03
展开, 绽放
to unfold or expand in a manner similar to the opening of leaves
Intransitive
例子
As the fern grows, its fronds exfoliate gracefully, forming a lush canopy in the forest.
随着蕨类植物的生长，它的叶子优雅地展开，在森林中形成茂密的树冠。
04
剥落, 去除表层
to remove thin layers of material from a surface
Transitive: to exfoliate layers of material
例子
High winds can exfoliate the paint on wooden surfaces, exposing the bare wood underneath.
强风可以剥落木制表面的油漆，暴露出下面的裸露木材。
05
去角质, 展开
to facilitate the unfolding or spreading out of something, resembling the process of leaves unfurling
Transitive: to exfoliate a sheet
例子
The art teacher showed the students how to exfoliate the paper by dampening it before painting.
美术老师向学生们展示了如何在绘画前通过湿润纸张来展开它。
06
剥落, 脱落
(of rocks or minerals) to peel or flake off thin layers as a result of exposure to weathering or heating processes
Intransitive
例子
The sandstone cliffs exfoliated in the desert heat, leaving behind sheer faces with exposed layers.
砂岩悬崖在沙漠的高温下剥落，留下了带有裸露层的陡峭面。
词汇树
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