Cuticle 甲周皮/角质层
The cuticle is a thin layer of skin found at the base of each fingernail and toenail.
It covers the area where the nail grows out from, acting as a border between the nail and the skin.
This layer helps protect new nail cells from dirt, bacteria, and water that could cause problems.
Cuticles can become dry or crack if hands are washed too often or not moisturized enough.
Gently pushing back and caring for the cuticle helps keep nails looking healthy and strong.
People sometimes use hand cream or oil to keep their cuticles soft and prevent splitting.
甲周皮/角质层是一层薄薄的皮肤，位于每个手指甲和脚趾甲的根部。
它覆盖着指甲生长出来的部位，是指甲和皮肤之间的分界线。
这层皮肤有助于保护新生的指甲细胞，避免灰尘、细菌或水分进入引发问题。
如果经常洗手或没有保湿，甲周皮/角质层容易变干或开裂。
轻柔地推回并护理甲周皮/角质层能让指甲保持健康有光泽。
有些人会用护手霜或油来滋润甲周皮/角质层，防止干裂。
配套练习✍️ cuticle /ˈkjuːtɪkəl/
🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）
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The cuticle is a thin layer of skin at the ______ of the nail.
（a. tip / b. side / c. base） -
The cuticle covers the spot where the nail ______.
（a. falls off / b. grows out / c. bends） -
Cuticles help protect new nail cells from ______.
（a. water / b. rings / c. paint） -
If hands get too dry, the cuticle might ______.
（a. shine / b. crack / c. grow faster） -
People use cream or oil on cuticles to keep them ______.
（a. soft / b. dark / c. stiff）
✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）
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What is one job of the cuticle?
A) To help hair grow
B) To protect nail cells
C) To make the finger longer -
What can happen if the cuticle is not cared for?
A) It might turn yellow
B) It could get dry and split
C) It will become deeper -
Where is the cuticle found?
A) At the nail base
B) On the palm
C) Under the knuckle
📝 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）
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The cuticle acts as a border between the ______ and the nail.
（可选答案：skin, bone, hair） -
Washing hands too much can make the cuticle become ______.
（可选答案：dry, loud, purple） -
Gently pushing back the cuticle helps keep the nail ______.
（可选答案：healthy, empty, curved） -
To stop splitting, people use oil or ______ on their cuticles.
（可选答案：cream, soap, salt）
练习答案✅
完形填空
- c. base
- b. grows out
- a. water
- b. crack
- a. soft
选择题
6. B) To protect nail cells
7. B) It could get dry and split
8. A) At the nail base
填空题
9. skin
10. dry
11. healthy
12. cream
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