B2 noun 中性

blackhead

/ˈblæk.hed/

A small, dark-colored bump on the skin caused by a clogged hair follicle where oil and skin cells have oxidized upon contact with air. They are a mild type of acne that commonly appears on the face, particularly on the nose and chin.

例句

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1

I noticed a small blackhead on my nose while looking in the mirror this morning.

I noticed a small blackhead on my nose while looking in the mirror this morning.

2

Clinical observation revealed several blackheads concentrated in the patient's nasal region.

Clinical observation revealed several blackheads concentrated in the patient's nasal region.

3

Do you have any of those nose strips? I've got a stubborn blackhead that won't go away.

Do you have any of those nose strips? I've got a stubborn blackhead that won't go away.

词族

名词
blackhead
形容词
blackhead-prone
相关
comedo
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记忆技巧

Think of it literally: it is a 'head' (the top of a plug) that has turned 'black' because of the air.

快速测验

Using a harsh scrub every day can irritate your skin, even if you are trying to get rid of a ____.

正确!

正确答案是: blackhead

例句

1

I noticed a small blackhead on my nose while looking in the mirror this morning.

everyday

I noticed a small blackhead on my nose while looking in the mirror this morning.

2

Clinical observation revealed several blackheads concentrated in the patient's nasal region.

formal

Clinical observation revealed several blackheads concentrated in the patient's nasal region.

3

Do you have any of those nose strips? I've got a stubborn blackhead that won't go away.

informal

Do you have any of those nose strips? I've got a stubborn blackhead that won't go away.

4

The formation of a blackhead, technically known as an open comedo, results from the accumulation of sebum and keratin.

academic

The formation of a blackhead, technically known as an open comedo, results from the accumulation of sebum and keratin.

5

Our marketing campaign for the new cleanser should emphasize its efficacy in blackhead prevention.

business

Our marketing campaign for the new cleanser should emphasize its efficacy in blackhead prevention.

词族

名词
blackhead
形容词
blackhead-prone
相关
comedo

常见搭配

remove blackheads to extract or eliminate blackheads
stubborn blackhead a blackhead that is difficult to remove
blackhead extractor a metal tool used to remove blackheads
prone to blackheads having skin that frequently develops blackheads
squeeze a blackhead to apply pressure to the skin to force the clog out

常用短语

blackhead removal

the act of cleaning out clogged pores

T-zone blackheads

blackheads found on the forehead and nose

blackhead clearing

the process of making skin free of blackheads

容易混淆的词

blackhead vs whitehead

A whitehead is a closed pore that remains white or flesh-colored because the oil is not exposed to air.

blackhead vs mole

A mole is a permanent growth of pigmented cells on the skin, not a temporary clog of oil.

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使用说明

The term is used widely in both beauty contexts and general health discussions. While 'blackhead' is the common term, 'open comedo' is the medical equivalent used by dermatologists.

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常见错误

Learners sometimes use the word to describe any dark spot on the face, including freckles or moles, but it specifically refers to a pore clogged with oil.

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记忆技巧

Think of it literally: it is a 'head' (the top of a plug) that has turned 'black' because of the air.

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词源

A compound word from the late 19th century, combining 'black' and 'head' to describe the physical appearance of the oxidized sebum plug.

语法模式

Countable noun Regular plural form: blackheads
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文化背景

In modern digital culture, 'blackhead extraction' has become a popular genre of 'satisfying' videos on social media platforms.

快速测验

Using a harsh scrub every day can irritate your skin, even if you are trying to get rid of a ____.

正确!

正确答案是: blackhead

相关词

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A1

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lung

A1

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tropical

A1

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trader

A1

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indoor

A1

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threshold

A1

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tribute

A1

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elder

A1

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russian

A1

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southeastern

A1

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