| 词汇 | claw |
| 释义 | claw (verb) claw 4 ENTRIES FOUND: claw (noun) claw (verb) claw hammer (noun) bear claw (noun) 1 claw /ˈklɑː/ noun plural claws 1 claw /ˈklɑː/ noun plural claws Learner's definition of CLAW [count] 1 : a sharp curved part on the toe of an animal (such as a cat or bird)（动物的）爪，爪子 The eagle was carrying a mouse in its sharp claws.那只鹰当时正用利爪抓着一只老鼠飞行。 the bear's claws熊掌 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 They've only been dating for a few months and already she's got her claws into him! [=she already has control over him]才约会了几个月，她就已经把他掌控在了手心里。 (chiefly Brit) The press has been getting its claws into him. [=has been attacking/criticizing him]新闻界一直在抨击他。 They're still trying to get their claws on her money. [=to get her money]他们仍在想方设法要拿到她的钱。 2 : a body part of an animal (such as a lobster or crab) that is used for gripping and holding things（龙虾或螃蟹等的）螯，钳 3 : a part on a tool or machine that is used for gripping, digging, etc.爪形器具，钳形工具 The excavating machine's claw dug into the earth.挖掘机的钉爪挖进了地里。 the claw of a hammer锤子的起钉爪 — see picture at carpentry — see also bear claw — clawed /ˈklɑːd/ adjective a clawed foot带爪的脚 2 claw /ˈklɑː/ verb claws; clawed; clawing 2 claw /ˈklɑː/ verb claws; clawed; clawing Learner's definition of CLAW : to scratch, grip, or dig with claws or fingers（用爪或手指）挠，抓，挖 [no object] — usually + at The cat claws at the door when she wants to go outside.那只猫想出去时，就用爪子挠门。 The dog was clawing at the dirt.那只狗正在用爪子刨土。 She desperately clawed at her attacker's face.她拼命地抓袭击者的脸。 [+ object] How can we stop the cat from clawing the drapes/curtains?我们怎样才能让猫不再抓挠窗帘呢？ The dog clawed a hole in the carpet.狗用爪子把地毯挠了个洞。 She tried to claw his face with her fingernails.她试图用指甲抓他的脸。 claw back [phrasal verb] claw (something) back or claw back (something) chiefly British : to get back (something, such as money or business) by acting in a forceful way or by doing something that requires a lot of effort设法收回；设法拿回；努力挽回 With budget cuts looming, the government is trying to claw back some of the money it promised to state agencies.预算缩减迫在眉睫，政府尽力收回许诺给各州机构的部分拨款。 claw your way : to move ahead slowly by grabbing onto things缓慢前移 The climbers clawed their way up the steep terrain.攀登者沿着陡峭的地势缓慢地向上攀爬。 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 The company is clawing its way out of bankruptcy.公司正逐渐走出濒临破产的境地。 He clawed his way to the top of his profession.他渐渐走上了自己事业的巅峰。 |
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