| 单词 | goose bump |
| 释义 | goose bump (once / 111503 pages) n Goose bumps are tiny, raised protuberances on your skin. People often get goose bumps when they're scared or excited. If someone really cute walks by or if you watch a scary movie, you might get goose bumps. Ever notice how when you suddenly feel a chill, or are filled with excitement, there are little pimple-like bumps on your arms? Those are called goose bumps, which do resemble the skin of a goose. You can't control goose bumps; they just happen. People often talk about goose bumps when they're very excited. If you were waiting in line to meet a singer you love, you might get goose bumps. WORD FAMILYgoose bump: goose bumps USAGE EXAMPLES“I still get goose bumps when I think about it,” she said. Seattle Times(Dec 22, 2016) A shiver ran across me and I felt goose bumps appear on my arms. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Purple Hibiscus(2003) Just the first string chord note can raise goose bumps, a sudden announcement of huge drama. New York Times(Nov 24, 2016) n reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation Syn|Hyper goose pimple, goose skin, goosebump, gooseflesh, horripilation, pilomotor reflex inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, unconditioned reflex an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus |
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