exfoliate
英 [ɪks'fəʊlɪeɪt; eks-]
美[ɛks'folɪet]
- vi. 片状剥落；鳞片样脱皮
- vt. 使片状脱落；使呈鳞片状脱落
英英释意
- 1. spread by opening the leaves of
- 2. cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters
- 3. remove the surface, in scales or laminae
- 4. come off in a very thin piece
- 5. grow by producing or unfolding leaves;
- "plants exfoliate"