to exfoliate
01
剥落, 去角质
to shed materials in small pieces, layers, or scales
Intransitive
例子
The tree bark exfoliates as it grows, revealing a smoother layer underneath.
树皮在生长过程中剥落，露出下面更光滑的一层。
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
After a long day outdoors, she likes to exfoliate her skin to remove any dirt and dead cells.
在户外度过漫长的一天后，她喜欢去角质以去除任何污垢和死细胞。
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
The flower petals exfoliated in the warm sunlight, revealing their vibrant colors.
花瓣在温暖的阳光下剥落，展现出它们鲜艳的色彩。
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
Over time, weathering can exfoliate the outer layers of rock, revealing the underlying structure.
随着时间的推移，风化作用可以剥离岩石的外层，揭示下面的结构。
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 gardener exfoliated the plant's leaves by gently massaging them, encouraging them to open fully.
园丁通过轻轻按摩植物的叶子来剥落它们，鼓励它们完全展开。
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 granite boulders exfoliated over time, revealing smooth surfaces where layers had peeled away.
花岗岩巨石随着时间的推移剥落，露出了层状剥落的平滑表面。
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
exfoliation
exfoliate
