crease
/kriːs/ (bre, ipa) · /kriːs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkrēs/ (ame, mw)
crease — noun
- creasesingular
- creasesplural
1. A line that appears on cloth or paper when it has been folded, pressed, or crush
A line that appears on cloth or paper when it has been folded, pressed, or crushed.
The tailor pressed a sharp crease into the trousers before the wedding.
sharp crease — a well-defined, pressed fold
Wei tried to smooth out the crease on the map, but it would not go away.
His cotton shirt still had deep creases from being packed in the suitcase.
After the meeting, the documents were stacked neatly without a single crease.
用法筆記
Commonly used with adjectives like sharp, deep, or permanent to describe the type of line.
常見錯誤
2. In cricket, one of the white lines on the ground near the wicket that marks wher
In cricket, one of the white lines on the ground near the wicket that marks where the batter stands to hit the ball.
The batter stepped out of the crease and swung at the delivery.
"out of the crease" — leaving the batting position
The umpire checked whether the bowler had his front foot behind the crease.
Kwame took his position at the crease and prepared to face the first ball of the match.
用法筆記
Almost always used with a definite article (the crease) in cricket contexts. Common phrases: at the crease (batting), behind the crease (bowling).
3. In ice hockey, the marked semicircular area in front of the goal where the goalt
In ice hockey, the marked semicircular area in front of the goal where the goaltender plays and opposing players are restricted.
The referee blew the whistle when an attacker skated into the crease before the puck arrived.
"into the crease" — entering the goaltender zone
The goaltender defended the crease as three opposing players closed in on the goal.
In the final minute, the puck bounced into the crease and the goalie covered it immediately.
用法筆記
Often called the goal crease. In professional hockey, offensive players may not enter the crease before the puck.
4. A line or mark that forms naturally on the skin, especially on the face as a per
A line or mark that forms naturally on the skin, especially on the face as a person grows older.
Laugh lines are the small creases around the eyes that appear when you smile.
"creases around the eyes" — typical facial location
The old fisherman had deep creases on his forehead from years in the sun.
Nadia noticed a fine crease forming on her forehead and decided to wear sunscreen more often.
The dermatologist explained that sleep lines are creases caused by pressing the face against a pillow.
用法筆記
Often used in plural (creases) to describe multiple facial lines. Commonly paired with words like fine, deep, or small.
常見錯誤
crease — verb
- creasepresent simple I / you / we / they
- creases3rd person singular
- creasing-ing form
- creasedpast simple
1. If cloth, paper, or other material creases, or if someone creases it, lines appe
If cloth, paper, or other material creases, or if someone creases it, lines appear on it from being folded, pressed, or crushed.
The nurse folded the bedsheet carefully so it would not crease.
"would not crease" — intransitive use, preventing creases
Omar accidentally sat on his jacket and creased the back panel badly.
"creased [object] badly" — transitive with intensifier
This lightweight cotton shirt creases very easily, so you need to iron it before wearing.
The delivery driver bent over and creased the envelope tucked inside his pocket.
Lucia creased the corner of the page to mark where she stopped reading.
- smooth
to make a surface flat and free of creases
文法句型
crease + noun
noun + creases (intransitive)
用法筆記
Can be used transitively (someone creases something) or intransitively (something creases). The intransitive form is common with adverbs such as easily or badly.