gall
US /ɡɑːl/
UK /ɡɔːl/
名词
1.
厚颜无耻, 胆大妄为
bold, impudent behavior
示例:
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He had the gall to ask me for money after insulting me.
他侮辱了我之后，竟然还有脸向我要钱。
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I can't believe the gall of some people.
我真不敢相信有些人的厚颜无耻。
2.
胆汁
bile, especially that of an animal
示例:
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The ancient physicians believed that an excess of black gall caused melancholy.
古代医生认为过多的黑胆汁会导致忧郁症。
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The bitter taste of gall is often associated with extreme unpleasantness.
胆汁的苦味通常与极度不愉快联系在一起。
3.
擦伤, 磨损
a sore on the skin, especially of a horse, caused by rubbing
示例:
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The saddle caused a painful gall on the horse's back.
马鞍在马背上造成了一个疼痛的擦伤。
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He carefully treated the gall on his dog's paw.
他小心翼翼地处理着狗爪子上的擦伤。
动词
1.
惹恼, 激怒
make (someone) feel annoyed, exasperated, or bitter
示例:
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His constant complaining began to gall her.
他不停的抱怨开始惹恼她。
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It galled him that she was so successful.
她如此成功让他感到恼火。
2.
磨破, 擦伤
make a sore by rubbing
示例:
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The rough rope began to gall his skin.
粗糙的绳子开始磨破他的皮肤。
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The ill-fitting shoes would gall his feet during the long walk.
不合脚的鞋子会在长途步行中磨伤他的脚。