chap

• 名词，有多个含义：可以指小伙子或男人；也可以指皮肤表面上的裂口或皲裂，如寒冷引起的嘴唇干裂；复数形式则指牛仔穿着的皮套裤，用来保护腿部。

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a boy or man, a narrow depression or crack in a surface, a crack in the lips caused by cold, or (in plural) leather leggings worn by cowboys to protect their legs.

1. A2informalbritish

   A friendly or informal term for a man or boy.

   小伙子

   • He's a nice chap, always willing to help.
   • I met an old chap at the pub yesterday.
   • That chap over there is my brother.

   同义词blokedudefellafellowgentguylad

2. Crack in the skinB2formalmedical

   A small crack or sore, especially on the lips, caused by cold or dry weather.

   皮肤皲裂

   • His lips were covered in painful chaps from the winter wind.
   • Use lip balm to prevent chaps on your lips.
   • The cold air gave him chapped skin.

   同义词crackfissuresoresplit

3. B2informalamerican

   A type of protective leather leggings worn over trousers, typically by cowboys.

   皮套裤

   • The cowboy wore leather chaps while riding.
   • He put on his chaps before getting on the horse.
   • Chaps protect the legs from brush and thorns.

• 动词，指皮肤因寒冷或干燥而裂开、变得粗糙。

A verb meaning to crack or become rough, especially of skin due to cold or dryness.

1. Crack due to dehydrationB1formal

   To become dry, rough, and cracked, especially skin or lips, due to cold weather or lack of moisture.

   皲裂

   • Her lips chapped in the dry winter air.
   • The cold wind caused his hands to chap badly.
   • Use lip balm to prevent your lips from chapping.

   同义词crackroughensplit

   反义词hydratemoisturize