| 单词 | bark |
| 释义 | bark 1. n. & v. --n 1. the sharp explosive cry of a dog, fox, etc. 2. a sound resembling this cry. --v 1. intr. (of a dog, fox, etc.) give a bark. 2. tr. & intr. speak or utter sharply or brusquely. 3. intr. cough fiercely. 4. tr. US sell or advertise publicly by calling out. Phrases and idioms one's bark is worse than one's bite one is not as ferocious as one appears. bark up the wrong tree be on the wrong track; make an effort in the wrong direction. Etymology: OE beorcan 2. n. & v. --n 1. the tough protective outer sheath of the trunks, branches, and twigs of trees or woody shrubs. 2. this material used for tanning leather or dyeing material. --vtr. 1. graze or scrape (one's shin etc.). 2. strip bark from (a tree etc.). 3. tan or dye (leather etc.) using the tannins found in bark. Etymology: ME f. OIcel. b{ouml}rkr bark-: perh. rel. to BIRCH 3. n. poet. a ship or boat. Etymology: = BARQUE |
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