slough
/ˈslʌf/
American
- n. 沼泽, 蜕下的皮
- v. 脱落, 抛弃
- Definition
- n. a swamp or muddy area, or skin shed by a snake
- v. to shed old skin, or get rid of something unwanted
- Example
- Snakes regularly slough off their old skin as they grow.
- 蛇在生长过程中会定期蜕去旧皮。