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pucker

/ˈpʌkɚ/

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1 · v.

to gather into small folds or wrinkles

皱起；噘起

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She puckered her lips at the sour taste.
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尝到酸味时，她噘起了嘴。
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Pronunciation: /ˈpʌkɚ/

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