fleece
UK/fli:s/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
The wool coat of a sheep; a soft, warm fabric resembling wool
羊毛；羊毛状织物
v.
To swindle or cheat someone out of money; to shear wool from a sheep
诈骗，敲诈；剪羊毛
Root Breakdown
Native Englishfleeceother
=fleece
Common Collocations
- 1.sheep's fleece羊毛
- 2.fleece jacket羊毛夹克
Example Sentences
- 1.
The shepherd sheared the fleece from each sheep during the spring season.
- 2.
Travelers were fleece by dishonest merchants selling overpriced goods.