manicure
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Definitions
n.
A cosmetic treatment for the hands and fingernails.
修指甲；美甲。
v.
To trim and care for the fingernails; (figuratively) to trim something very neatly.
修指甲；（比喻）精心修整。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmani (manus, hand) + cure (cura, care) = 'care for the hands.' Pairs neatly with pedicure (foot care). The verb extends to anything trimmed neatly — a manicured lawn.
Root man still carries 62 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.get a manicure做美甲
- 2.manicured lawn修剪整齐的草坪
- 3.manicured nails修整过的指甲
Example Sentences
- 1.
She booked a manicure before the wedding.
- 2.
The hotel's manicured gardens stretched to the lake.