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wrinkle

UK/'riŋkl/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC2

Definitions

n.

A small crease or fold in a surface or in skin, especially one caused by age; a minor problem or flaw.

皱纹;褶皱;小问题

v.

To form or cause creases or folds in a surface or skin.

起皱,使起皱纹

Root Breakdown

Native English
wrinkleother
=wrinkle

Common Collocations

  • 1.facial wrinkles脸部皱纹
  • 2.wrinkle-free无皱纹的
  • 3.iron out wrinkles熨平皱纹

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Prolonged sun exposure caused wrinkles and age spots on her face.

  • 2.

    The fabric began to wrinkle after being stored in a humid environment.

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