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scratch

scratch

Meaning of scratch

English

to rub or tear skin or a surface with claws, often leaving marks

中文

(生物或野生动物)用爪子、指甲等在表面上抓挠

scratch

Pronunciation

British English
/skrætʃ/
American English
/skrætʃ/

scratch with Chinese translation

scratch usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

The cat is scratching the sofa.

猫在沙发上抓挠。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

Bear cubs scratch tree trunks with their claws.

小熊会用爪子抓挠树干。

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between scratch, claw, and scrape

🇬🇧English

specifically with claws, often hard

A2often

ENThe tiger clawed the tree and left deep marks.

Advanced: broader words

S
🇬🇧English
scrape

to rub a surface roughly, removing a layer

A2often

ENThe badger scraped the bark off the tree with its claws.

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scratch belongs to the topic "Wild Animals →". Start with a short set of 4 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does scratch mean?

to rub or tear skin or a surface with claws, often leaving marks

How do you pronounce scratch?

scratch is pronounced [skrætʃ].

How is scratch used in a sentence?

猫在沙发上抓挠。 Translation: The cat is scratching the sofa.

Is scratch part of Wild Animals vocabulary?

Yes, scratch can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is scratch part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, scratch can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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