leathered

• 过时或不再使用的形容词，意为“覆有皮革的”或“皮革制成的”；历史上也用来形容人强硬或历经磨炼，但现在很少使用。

An archaic or obsolete adjective meaning 'covered with leather' or 'made of leather'; also historically used to describe a person as tough or hardened, but now rarely used.

1. Leather-likeB2formal

   Having the appearance, texture, or toughness of leather; often hard but flexible.

   似皮革的

   • His hands were leathered from years of manual work.
   • The bag had a leathered surface that felt durable yet supple.
   • The old sofa acquired a leathered patina over time.

   同义词coriaceousleatherlikeleatherytough

• 动词，指用皮革覆盖或包覆某物，也指用皮带等抽打或痛打某人。

A verb meaning to beat or thrash someone severely, or to cover something with leather.

1. To beat or thrashB2informal

   To hit someone or something repeatedly and violently, often with a belt or strap.

   抽打

   • The bully threatened to leather the younger boy.
   • He leathered the ball with all his might.
   • The old man used to leather his boots to clean them.

   同义词beatbeltcanefloglashscourgespankstrapthrashwhip

2. To cover with leatherC1formal

   To apply or cover something with a layer of leather.

   用皮革覆盖

   • The craftsman leathered the book cover by hand.
   • They leathered the interior of the car for a luxury feel.
   • The artisan leathered the handle of the sword.