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heel

UK/hi:l/US
TOEFLB1

Definitions

n.

The back part of the human foot; the part of a shoe or boot supporting this area

脚后跟;鞋跟

v.

To follow closely at someone's heels; to fit a heel onto a shoe

紧随其后;给鞋装鞋跟

Root Breakdown

Native English
heelother
=heel

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She wore high heels to the formal evening gala.

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