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towel

UK/'tauәl/US
IELTSTOEFLA1

Definitions

n.

A piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for drying or wiping.

毛巾;手巾;纸巾

v.

To dry oneself or something with a towel.

用毛巾擦干

Root Breakdown

Native English
towelother
=towel

Common Collocations

  • 1.bath towel浴巾
  • 2.paper towel纸巾
  • 3.throw in the towel认输放弃
  • 4.towel dry用毛巾擦干

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She grabbed a towel and dried her hands after washing the dishes.

  • 2.

    The hotel provided fresh towels and toiletries for every guest.

  • 3.

    He threw in the towel after struggling with the project for months.

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