scarify

英[ˈskærɪfaɪ]
美[ˈskerɪfaɪ]

基本释义

vt.
乱刺; 乱割(划); 严厉指责; 松(土)

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英英释义

Verb
  • 1. puncture and scar (the skin), as for purposes or tribal identification or rituals;

    "The men in some African tribes scarify their faces"

  • 2. scratch the surface of;

    "scarify seeds"

  • 3. break up;

    "scarify soil"

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