forelock
/fawr-lok, fohr-/US // ˈfɔrˌlɒk, ˈfoʊr- //UK // (ˈfɔːˌlɒk) //
前额,前额头,前额的,前额头的
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : the lock of hair that grows from the fore part of the head.
- : a tuft of hair above or on the forehead.
Examples
As such, there seems no compelling reason for supposing that it be listened to in respectful, forelock-tugging silence.
Wold bowed familiarly, and made some witty remark about taking time by the forelock.
Only, you see, we can't afford to wait till time shows—we must take it by the forelock now, I'm afraid.
"I rode that there sorrel once, and combed his forelock with both spurs alternate," Andy lied boldly.
The freebooter of the green-pea trade touched his wet forelock respectfully.
Donald clasped her hand and bowed; Joak made a respectful salute by touching his forelock.
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