tattoo

• 指用针刺入皮肤真皮层并注入颜料而形成的永久性图案或标记；历史上也指军队中召唤士兵返回营房的鼓声或号声。

A noun referring to a permanent design or mark made on the skin by inserting ink into the dermis layer, or historically a military drumbeat or bugle call signaling return to quarters.

1. Military signalC1formalbritish

   A drumbeat or bugle call that signals military personnel to return to their quarters for the night.

   晚点名号

   • The tattoo sounded at nine o'clock, signaling the end of the day's duties.
   • Soldiers marched back to their barracks after the tattoo was played.
   • The regiment performed a ceremonial tattoo at the military parade.

   同义词retreat

   反义词reveille

2. Skin designA2formal

   A permanent design or picture made on the skin by inserting ink into the dermis layer.

   纹身

   • He has a large dragon tattoo on his back.
   • She got a small flower tattoo on her wrist.
   • The artist specializes in realistic portrait tattoos.

   同义词tat

3. Tattooing practiceB1formal

   The art or practice of creating permanent designs on the skin by pricking and staining it with ink.

   纹身（艺术）

   • Tattooing has been practiced for thousands of years in many cultures.
   • Modern tattooing uses electric machines for precision.
   • She studied the history of tattooing before getting her first design.

• 动词，指用墨水和针在皮肤上刺出永久性的图案或花纹。

A verb used to indicate the act of marking the skin with a permanent design or pattern using ink and needles.

1. Mark skin with inkB1formalart

   To permanently mark the skin with a design or pattern by inserting ink into the dermis layer.

   纹身

   • She decided to tattoo a small flower on her wrist.
   • He got his arm tattooed with a dragon design.
   • The artist carefully tattooed the intricate pattern onto the client's back.

   同义词ink