| 词汇 | powder-puff |
| 释义 | powder puff noun[ C ] (alsopowderpuff, powder-puff)uk /ˈpaʊ.də ˌpʌf/ us /ˈpaʊ.dɚ ˌpʌf/ powder puffnoun[C] (MAKE-UP)a round piece of soft material used for putting powder on the face or body粉扑 Stockbyte/GettyImages Toiletry & perfumes aftershave agarbatti air freshener bath bomb bath salts binturong emery board nail scissors sanitary scrub shave shower gel SPF swab toilet soap toothpick unscented washbag wax melt ylang-ylang powder puffnoun[C] (PERSON)disapprovingoffensive an insulting way of describing someone who plays a sport in a way that is considered weak and typical of women or girls: These girls are no powder puffs - when they tackle, they hit hard. We used to call their forwards "powderpuffs". Becoming and making less strong abate abatement adulterant adulterate adulterated downtoner dull ease emasculation enervate enervating fade hedge melt relieve tone something down totter tottering turn to jellyidiom undimmed powder puff adjective (alsopowderpuff, powder-puff)uk /ˈpaʊ.də ˌpʌf/ us /ˈpaʊ.dɚ ˌpʌf/ US used for describing a game of touch football or flag football(= games based on American football, in which opponents are not brought to the ground) played by female students, often to raise money. When used in this way, this word may be considered offensive because it may suggest that women who play sports are less serious than men: She was taking part in the annual powder puff game. Powderpuff football is a tradition at many high schools. In high school, we had to play powder-puff football. disapprovingoffensive an insulting way of describing a style of playing that is considered weak and typical of women or girls: Our defending was so powder puff it was unbelievable. They performed at the plate in powderpuff fashion. He took advantage of some powder-puff tackling to score. Their attack was woefully powder-puff. American football attempt audibilize back judge blitz blocker bootleg dime flare flea-flicker formation forward pass forward progress free play play clock point after pulling blocker pump-fake punt return specialist turnover You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Weakness and vulnerability Becoming and making less strong |
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