exfoliate

• 动词，指去除皮肤表面的死皮细胞，通常用于美容或皮肤科领域。

A verb used to describe the process of removing dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, typically for cosmetic or dermatological purposes.

1. Remove dead skin cellsB2formal

   To gently remove dead cells from the skin's surface, typically using a scrub or chemical product.

   去角质

   • She exfoliates her face twice a week to keep it smooth.
   • This cream helps exfoliate dry patches on the elbows.
   • You should exfoliate before applying a self-tanner for an even result.

   同义词desquamatepeelslough off

2. Shed or peel off in layersC1formalscientific

   To come off or cause to come off in thin layers, scales, or splinters.

   剥落

   • The old paint began to exfoliate from the wooden fence.
   • Certain rocks exfoliate into thin sheets due to weathering.
   • The snake's skin exfoliates naturally as it grows.

   同义词desquamateflakepeelscaleshedslough

   反义词accumulateadhereamassattachgrowintegrate

3. Unfold or spread leavesC2formalscientific

   To open or spread out leaves, as in the growth of a plant.

   展开叶子

   • The fern began to exfoliate its fronds in the spring sunlight.
   • New buds exfoliate into broad, green leaves.
   • The tree exfoliates its foliage gradually during the growing season.

   同义词openspreadunfoldunfurl