cleaving
US /ˈkliːvɪŋ/
UK /ˈkliːvɪŋ/
동사
1.
쪼개다, 가르다
to split or sever (something), especially along a natural line or grain
예시:
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The axe was used for cleaving wood.
도끼는 나무를 쪼개는 데 사용되었다.
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The glacier was slowly cleaving its way through the mountain.
빙하는 산을 가르며 천천히 나아갔다.
2.
들러붙다, 고수하다
to adhere or cling firmly or loyally to (something or someone)
예시:
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He remained cleaving to his principles despite the pressure.
그는 압력에도 불구하고 자신의 원칙에 충실했다.
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The ivy was cleaving to the old stone wall.
담쟁이덩굴은 오래된 돌담에 들러붙어 있었다.