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leather

/ˈleðər/
English Definition
n. animal skin made into material
中文释义
皮革
Example Sentence

Archaeologists discovered fragments of leather sandals in the ancient settlement, evidence of early craftsmanship in durable materials.

考古学家在古代定居点发现了皮革凉鞋的碎片,这是早期用耐用材料进行工艺制作的证据。

Synonyms
hide skin pelt
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
leather (leather)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “leather”?

  1. A Short written work
  2. B Mixture, musical composition
  3. C Animal skin made into material
  4. D Something that is not usual or normal
Show answer

C — Animal skin made into material. “leather” means animal skin made into material.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “animal skin made into material”?

  1. A irregularity
  2. B essay
  3. C leather
  4. D medley
Show answer

C — leather. “leather” means animal skin made into material.

Common questions about “leather”

What does “leather” mean?

leather — animal skin made into material. In Chinese: 皮革.

How do you pronounce “leather”?

leather is pronounced /ˈleðər/.

How is “leather” used in a sentence?

Archaeologists discovered fragments of leather sandals in the ancient settlement, evidence of early craftsmanship in durable materials. (考古学家在古代定居点发现了皮革凉鞋的碎片,这是早期用耐用材料进行工艺制作的证据。)

What are synonyms for “leather”?

hide, skin, pelt — all close in meaning to leather (animal skin made into material).

Is “leather” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. leather is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “leather”?

leather (leather)

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