pore

• Nom désignant un petit orifice ou un minuscule trou à la surface d'un matériau, notamment de la peau des animaux ou des feuilles des plantes, par lequel des liquides, des gaz ou d'autres substances peuvent passer.

A noun referring to a small opening or minute hole in a surface, especially in the skin of animals or the leaves of plants, through which fluids, gases, or other substances can pass.

1. Skin openingB1formal

   A tiny opening on the surface of the skin through which sweat and oil are released.

   pore de la peau

   • Clogged pores can lead to acne breakouts.
   • She uses a face mask to minimize the appearance of her pores.
   • Sweat exits the body through the pores.

   Synonymesapertureholeopeningorificestoma

2. Small hole in materialB2formal

   A very small hole or opening in a solid material, such as rock, soil, or a filter.

   Pore (petit orifice dans un matériau)

   • The sponge has many tiny pores that absorb water.
   • Water seeped through the pores in the clay pot.
   • The rock's pores were filled with mineral deposits.

   Synonymesapertureholeintersticeopeningorificeperforationvent

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'examiner ou de lire quelque chose avec une concentration intense et une attention soutenue.

A verb used to indicate the act of studying or reading something with intense concentration and attention.

1. Study or read carefullyB2formal

   To read, study, or examine something with great attention and concentration.

   Étudier attentivement

   • She pored over the ancient manuscripts for hours.
   • He pored through the legal documents to find the clause.
   • The students pored over their textbooks before the exam.

   Synonymesexamineperusescrutinizestudy

   Antonymesbrowseglancescanskim