forelock

pronunciation

UK [ˈfɔ:lɒk]word uk audio image

US [ˈfɔrlɑk] word us audio image

  • n.
    额发,额毛
  • vt.
    以栓、楔固定,销住

Word Origin

forelock 额发

fore-,在前。lock, 额发,发绺。

Example

1. You must take time by the forelock and do it now .
你必须抓紧时间,现在就去做。
2. I 'll take time by the forelock to study english and another foreign language at least .
我得抓住机会去学习英语和其他至少一门语言。
3. Never stand directly in front or directly behind a horse , even when you are brushing his tail or forelock , because he may not be able to see you well .
不要站在马的正前方或正后方,即使你在帮它刷尾巴或者前额,因为它不一定看得见你。

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