scalp
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/skælp/
🇬🇧
/skælp/
noun
R
The outer covering of the head where hair grows.
A dry scalp can cause flakes to fall.
干燥的头皮可能会导致头皮屑脱落。
R
In history, the skin and hair taken from a defeated enemy's head as a victory token.
In the old wars, taking scalps was a sign of victory.
在古代战争中，割取头皮是胜利的标志。
R
A metaphor for a significant defeat or punishment.
The team has taken some big scalps this season.
这个赛季，这支球队已经击败了一些强队。
verb
R
To take the skin and hair from the top of someone's head, historically as a sign of victory.
In ancient battles, warriors would scalp their enemies.
在古代战斗中，战士们会割掉敌人的头皮。
R
To sell tickets for a popular event at a higher price than the official one, often outside the venue.
Some people try to scalp tickets for big concerts.
有些人试图高价转卖大型音乐会的门票。
translation
头皮, 头皮战利品, 惨败
剥头皮, 倒卖门票
词形变化
3rd Present
scalps
Past
scalped
Perfect
scalped
Progressive
scalping
Plural
scalps