cheek - 基础词汇详解 (共2个含义)

cheek 🔊

/tʃiːk/

The soft part of your face below your eyes, on either side of your nose.

A close-up portrait of a smiling young person, facing the camera. Focus on the soft, rounded area of the face just below the eyes and to the sides of the nose. The cheeks are slightly flushed pink, looking healthy and natural. Plain, soft-focus background, studio lighting.

脸颊 🔊

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liǎn jiá

名词

指你眼睛下面、鼻子和耳朵之间那块软软的、圆鼓鼓的脸部区域。笑的时候或者害羞的时候,这里会鼓起来或变红。

📁 分类：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 等级：初级

📘 详细信息

📖 词根拆解

这个词来自古英语'cēce'或'cēace',意思是'下颌'或'颚部'。它和德语'Kiefer'（颚）及荷兰语'kaak'有关,都与脸的下半部位置相关。

💡 联想技巧

谐音“气可”。想象一下,你生气（气）时,脸颊鼓起来的样子,这个画面可（可）以帮你记住cheek。或者记住:Cheek（脸颊）是你每天用牙齿chew（咀嚼）吃饭时会用到的部位。

📖 例句

The baby's cheek was as round and rosy as a ripe apple when she smiled. 🔊 那个婴儿笑的时候,她的脸颊就像一颗熟透的苹果一样又圆又红。

🔗 固定搭配

rosy cheeks – 红润的脸颊（形容健康或害羞）

kiss someone on the cheek – 亲吻某人的脸颊

🔄 同义词

face (n.) – 脸,整个面部

🚫 反义词

🌱 派生词

cheeky (adj.) – 厚脸皮的,无礼的

cheekbone (n.) – 颧骨

📖 文化故事

想象一下,在古老的北欧神话中,巨人和神灵以力量与机智相搏。据说英雄赫拉克勒斯在挑战一个巨人时,没有用蛮力,而是用计谋--他做了什么？他用火把烧着了巨人的脸颊,让对方因剧痛和羞辱而败退。这个行为在后来,竟然演变成了形容一个人‘厚脸皮’的由来。

cheek 🔊

/tʃiːk/

Behavior or attitude that is rude, disrespectful, or not showing proper respect, often in a playful way.

A mischievous-looking child sticking their tongue out slightly after being gently scolded by a parent. The child's expression is playful and unapologetic, embodying a cheeky attitude. Casual home setting, warm lighting.

厚脸皮 🔊

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hòu liǎn pí

名词

指一种厚脸皮、鲁莽无礼的行为或态度。比如做了错事或不恰当的事,却不觉得不好意思,还笑嘻嘻的。

📁 分类：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 等级：中级

📘 详细信息

📖 例句

He had the cheek to ask for a better grade after he didn't even finish the homework. 🔊 他连作业都没做完,竟然还有脸要求更高的分数。

🔗 固定搭配

have the cheek to do something – 竟敢做某事,厚着脸皮做某事

a bit of cheek – 有点无礼,有点冒失

🔄 同义词

nerve (n.) – 勇气,胆量（常用于贬义,指厚颜无耻）

impudence (n.) – 无礼,粗鲁

🚫 反义词

politeness (n.) – 礼貌

respect (n.) – 尊敬

🌱 派生词