scar

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Definitions

n.

A permanent mark left on the skin or mind after a wound or traumatic experience heals.

疤痕;伤痕;心理创伤

v.

To leave a permanent mark on the skin or cause lasting psychological damage.

留下疤痕;给…留下创伤

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
scarother
=scar

Common Collocations

  • 1.leave a scar留下疤痕/创伤
  • 2.emotional scar心理创伤
  • 3.bear the scars带着伤痕
  • 4.scar tissue疤痕组织

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He still carries the emotional scars from his difficult childhood.

  • 2.

    The surgery left a small scar on her wrist that faded over time.

  • 3.

    War leaves deep scars not only on soldiers but on entire communities.

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