razor
razor — noun
1. A small hand-held tool with a very sharp blade, designed for removing hair from
A small hand-held tool with a very sharp blade, designed for removing hair from the surface of the skin, especially on a person's face, legs, or underarms.
Chidi rinsed his razor under the tap after shaving his beard.
collocation: rinse a razor
Most modern razors have two or three blades to give a closer shave.
common compound: modern razors
Jiwoo bought a new electric razor for her mother's birthday.
The barber sharpened his straight razor on a leather strap before starting.
Anjali packed her razor and shaving cream before the weekend trip.
文法句型
[compound] razor
electric / safety / straight razor
用法筆記
Frequently combined with a type word to indicate the mechanism: 'electric razor', 'safety razor', 'straight razor', 'disposable razor'. The blade itself is called a 'razor blade'.
常見錯誤
razor — verb
1. To cut or trim hair, thread, or other thin material by moving a razor blade acro
To cut or trim hair, thread, or other thin material by moving a razor blade across it, often to create a clean edge or remove unwanted fibres.
Kian razored the uneven edges of his hair before the interview.
transitive: razor + object
The stylist razored away the damaged split ends from her client's hair.
phrasal pattern: razor away + object
Wren carefully razored the loose threads off her new uniform.
The hairdresser razored the back of his neck after the haircut.
Jessica razored off a thin layer of the soap bar to soften the edges.
文法句型
razor + object
razor off + object
razor away + object
用法筆記
Much less common than the verb 'shave'. 'Razor' as a verb is mostly used in hairdressing or craft contexts. The particle 'off' or 'away' often follows the direct object to emphasise removal.