🇬🇧🇨🇳 barber - 理发师 : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "barber" ("理发师"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A barber is a person whose job is to cut, style, and tidy people’s hair, and often to trim or shave beards and mustaches so they look neat and nice.
The barber asked, “How do you want your hair?” and I said, “Still on my head, please.”
I walked into the barber shop looking like a lion and walked out looking like a freshly peeled potato.
Our barber talks so much that by the time my haircut is done, I know his life story, his dog’s name, and his favorite pizza topping.
The barber cut my hair so short that my hat suddenly became one size too big.
Long ago, barbers didn’t just cut hair—they also pulled teeth and did small surgeries, so luckily today’s barbers only attack bad hair, not bad molars!
The barber smiled as the boy climbed the high chair. The barber used small scissors and hummed to steady trembling hands. A second barber peeked, nodding approval. When a strand stuck to the boy's lip, the barber gently wiped it away. The boy grinned, proud of his new haircut, and waved to the barber.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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