A1 noun 中性 #2,661 最常用

skull

/skʌl/

The skull is the hard, bony structure that forms the head in humans and animals. Its main purpose is to protect the brain and support the shape of the face.

例句

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1

The doctor examined the X-ray to check for any cracks in the patient's skull.

The doctor examined the X-ray to check for any cracks in the patient's skull.

2

The human skull is composed of several bones that fuse together over time.

The human skull is composed of several bones that fuse together over time.

3

You really have a thick skull if you can't understand this simple rule!

You really have a thick skull if you can't understand this simple rule!

词族

名词
skull
Verb
skull
形容词
cranial
相关
cranium
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记忆技巧

Think of the 'skull' as a hard 'shell' for your 'soul' (and brain).

快速测验

The skeleton's _____ was the only part found in the desert.

正确!

正确答案是: skull

例句

1

The doctor examined the X-ray to check for any cracks in the patient's skull.

everyday

The doctor examined the X-ray to check for any cracks in the patient's skull.

2

The human skull is composed of several bones that fuse together over time.

formal

The human skull is composed of several bones that fuse together over time.

3

You really have a thick skull if you can't understand this simple rule!

informal

You really have a thick skull if you can't understand this simple rule!

4

The cranial capacity of the fossilized skull suggests a highly developed species.

academic

The cranial capacity of the fossilized skull suggests a highly developed species.

5

The designer decided to use a stylized skull graphic for the edgy streetwear collection.

business

The designer decided to use a stylized skull graphic for the edgy streetwear collection.

词族

名词
skull
Verb
skull
形容词
cranial
相关
cranium

常见搭配

skull fracture a break in the bone of the head
human skull the head bone of a person
skull and crossbones a symbol of a skull over two crossed bones
thick skull a way to describe someone who is slow to understand
animal skull the head bone of a non-human creature

常用短语

skull and crossbones

a symbol used to represent danger, poison, or pirates

get it through your skull

to finally understand or accept something

thick-skulled

stubborn or slow to learn

容易混淆的词

skull vs scalp

The scalp is the skin covering the head, while the skull is the bone underneath.

skull vs shell

A shell is the hard outer layer of an egg or sea creature, not a part of a skeleton.

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使用说明

Use 'skull' when referring specifically to the bone structure of the head. In casual conversation, it is often used metaphorically to refer to someone's intelligence or ability to listen.

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常见错误

Learners often use the word 'head' when they specifically mean the bone structure. Use 'skull' for medical or skeletal contexts.

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记忆技巧

Think of the 'skull' as a hard 'shell' for your 'soul' (and brain).

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词源

Derived from Middle English 'sculle', likely from Old Norse 'skalli' meaning a bald head or a shell.

语法模式

Countable noun: one skull, two skulls Often used as a noun adjunct: skull injury, skull surgery
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文化背景

In many cultures, the skull is a symbol of death; however, in the Mexican 'Day of the Dead', decorated sugar skulls represent a celebration of life.

快速测验

The skeleton's _____ was the only part found in the desert.

正确!

正确答案是: skull

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