callus

US /ˈkæl.əs/
UK /ˈkæl.əs/
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老茧, 胼胝

a thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially in an area that has been subjected to friction.

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The constant rubbing of his shoes caused a painful callus on his heel.
鞋子不停地摩擦，在他的脚后跟上磨出了一个疼痛的老茧。
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Guitarists often develop calluses on their fingertips.
吉他手的手指尖上经常长老茧。
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cornhard skinthickened skin
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长茧, 变硬

form a callus or calluses on (the skin or soft tissue)

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His hands began to callus from the heavy manual labor.
他的手因繁重的体力劳动开始长茧。
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The skin on her feet had started to callus from walking barefoot.
她的脚皮因为赤脚走路开始长茧。
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hardenthickentoughen