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scars

/skɑːrz/

Intermediate

cicatrices

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noun (plural of scar)
  • 1.

    Marque ou trace permanente laissée sur la peau ou les tissus en raison d'une blessure, brûlure, chirurgie, etc.

    "She had several scars on her knees from childhood accidents."

  • 2.

    Impact négatif ou trace indélébile restant à cause d'une douleur émotionnelle, d'une expérience traumatique ou du passage du temps (sens figuré).

    "The war left deep emotional scars on the entire generation."

verb (3rd person singular present of 'scar')
  • 1.

    (Pour une blessure) laisser une cicatrice ; créer une cicatrice (sur quelque chose).

    "A serious burn often scars badly if not treated quickly."

  • 2.

    Causer un traumatisme émotionnel profond ou blesser (quelqu'un).

    "The traumatic event still scars him to this day."

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His arms were covered with old scars from his adventurous youth.

그의 팔은 모험 가득했던 젊은 시절의 오래된 흉터들로 가득했다.

The old factory building bears the scars of years of neglect and harsh weather.

오래된 공장 건물은 수년간의 방치와 혹독한 날씨로 인한 흔적들을 지니고 있다.

She often says her scars are a map of her life's journey, not something to hide.

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