| 单词 | scab |
| 释义 | Word Frequency scab(skæb) noun 1. the dried crusty surface of a healing skin wound or sore 2. a contagious disease of sheep, a form of mange, caused by a mite (Psoroptes communis) 3. a fungal disease of plants characterized by crusty spots on the fruits, leaves, etc 4. derogatory a. Also called: blackleg a person who refuses to support a trade union's actions, esp one who replaces a worker who is on strike b. (as modifier) scab labour 5. a despicable person verbWord forms: scabs, scabbing or scabbed (intransitive) 6. to become covered with a scab 7. (of a road surface) to become loose so that potholes develop 8. to replace a striking worker Derived forms scablike (ˈscabˌlike) adjective Word origin Old English sceabb; related to Old Norse skabb, Latin scabiēs, Middle Low German schabbe scoundrel, German schäbig shabby |
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