slough
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/slaʊ/
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/slaʊ/
to naturally shed something, like dead skin or leaves.
It's important to regularly slough away dead skin for a healthier complexion.
健康的な肌色を得るために、定期的に死皮を剥がすことが大切です。
a feeling of being very sad and without hope.
After losing her job, she fell into a slough of despair.
仕事を失ってから、彼女は絶望の沼地に陥りました。
a wet, muddy, and swampy area of land.
After the rain, the garden turned into a slough, making it difficult to walk through.
雨の後、庭園は泥沼になり、歩きにくくなりました。