“生老茧”常见的英文表达是 “develop calluses” 或 “get calluses”。
develop calluses:强调老茧逐渐形成、发展的过程。例如:Constantly lifting heavy weights can make you develop calluses on your hands.(经常举重会让你的手上长出老茧。 )
get calluses:更口语化,侧重于表达手上出现老茧这一结果。例如:I get calluses on my feet from walking so much.(我因为走太多路,脚上长了老茧。 )