"to strip off," developed from Old English pilian "to peel, skin, decorticate, strip the skin or ring," and Old French pillier, both from Latin pilare "to strip of hair," from pilus "hair" (see pile (n.3)). Probably also influenced by Latin pellis "skin, hide." Related: Peeled; peeling. Figurative expression keep (one's) eyes peeled be observant, be on the alert" is from 1853, American English.
peel (n.2)
"shovel-shaped instrument" used by bakers, etc., c. 1400, from Old French pele (Modern French pelle) "shovel," from Latin pala "spade, shovel, baker's peel," of unknown origin.
peel (n.1)
piece of rind or skin, 1580s, from earlier pill, pile (late 14c.), from peel (v.)).
双语例句
1. Blend in the lemon extract, lemon peel and walnuts.
调入柠檬汁、柠檬皮和核桃。
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2. Peel the onion and cut it in half lengthwise.
剥掉洋葱皮并把它纵向切成两半。
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3. I'd peel potatoes and put them on to boil.
我要削掉土豆皮然后把它们煮熟。
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4. Miss Peel tinkled her desk bell and they all sat down again.
