cheek
UK/tʃi:k/US
NGSL 3kA2
Definitions
n.
The soft area of the face below the eye; rude or disrespectful behaviour; impudence.
脸颊；厚颜无耻，放肆
v.
To speak rudely or disrespectfully to someone.
对…无礼，顶嘴
Root Breakdown
Native Englishcheekother
=cheek
Common Collocations
- 1.turn the other cheek另一面转过去
- 2.tongue in cheek戏谑地
Example Sentences
- 1.
She pinched his cheek affectionately.
- 2.
He had the cheek to contradict his boss.