单词 | cheek |
释义 | cheek n. & v. --n   1. a the side of the face below the eye. b the side-wall of the mouth.   2. a impertinent speech. b impertinence; cool confidence (had the cheek to ask for more).   3. sl. either buttock.   4. a either of the side-posts of a door etc. b either of the jaws of a vice. c either of the side-pieces of various parts of machines arranged in lateral pairs. --vtr. speak impertinently to. Phrases and idioms cheek-bone the bone below the eye. cheek by jowl close together; intimate. turn the other cheek accept attack etc. meekly; refuse to retaliate. Etymology: OE ce(a)ce, ceoce |
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