单词 | crease |
释义 | crease 1. n. & v. --n   1. a a line in paper etc. caused by folding. b a fold or wrinkle.   2. Cricket a line marking the position of the bowler or batsman (see POPPING-CREASE, bowling-crease).   3. an area near the goal in ice hockey or lacrosse into which the puck or the ball must precede the players. --v   1. tr. make creases in (material).   2. intr. become creased (linen creases badly).   3. tr. & intr. sl. (often foll. by up) make or become incapable through laughter.   4. tr. esp. US sl. a tire out. b stun or kill. Etymology: earlier creast = CREST ridge in material 2. create v.   1. tr. a (of natural or historical forces) bring into existence; cause (poverty creates resentment). b (of a person or persons) make or cause (create a diversion; create a good impression).   2. tr. originate (an actor creates a part).   3. tr. invest (a person) with a rank (created him a lord).   4. intr. sl. Brit. make a fuss; grumble. Derivatives creatable adj. Etymology: ME f. L creare |
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