flesh
Произношение: [flɛʃ]
Контекст: «body»
(noun) the soft substance that covers our bones and makes up a lot of our body. It's what we touch when we poke or hug someone.
Пример
When she fell, her flesh scraped against the sidewalk.
Пример
He didn't feel any flesh; it was just the hard bone under his skin.
Пример
Can you see the flesh when you look closely at your arm?
Контекст: «food»
(noun) the edible part of meat, fruit, or vegetables. When we talk about the meat of an animal or the soft inside of a fruit, we mean its flesh.
Пример
The flesh of the chicken was juicy and tender.
Пример
The fruit was hard and not ripe; its flesh was not sweet at all.
Пример
What color is the flesh of a ripe watermelon?
Контекст: «spirituality»
(noun) our human nature or the part of us that feels strong urges and desires. This often relates to our feelings or temptations.
Пример
He followed his flesh when he chose to eat the cake instead of the salad.
Пример
She resisted her flesh and avoided the cookies even though they looked delicious.
Пример
How do we know when to listen to our flesh and when to ignore it?
Контекст: «wound treatment»
(verb) to put meat back on an area of the body that was hurt or damaged, helping it heal. This is similar to a doctor treating an injury.
Пример
The doctor successfully fleshed out the wound after the accident.
Пример
Not treating the cut properly meant it couldn't flesh over like it should.
Пример
How long does it usually take for a wound to flesh back properly?