claws
US /klɔːz/
UK /klɔːz/
名詞
1.
爪子
a sharp, curved nail on the foot of an animal, bird, or reptile
範例:
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The cat extended its claws and scratched the furniture.
貓伸出爪子抓家具。
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Eagles use their sharp claws to catch prey.
老鷹用鋒利的爪子捕捉獵物。
2.
抓斗, 鉗子
a mechanical device resembling an animal's claw, used for gripping or lifting
範例:
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The crane's claws lifted the heavy beam with ease.
起重機的抓斗輕鬆地吊起了沉重的橫樑。
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He used a crab claw to crack the nuts.
他用蟹鉗來夾核桃。
動詞
抓, 撕裂
to scratch, tear, or pull with claws or fingernails
範例:
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The cat tried to claw its way up the tree.
貓試圖用爪子爬上樹。
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He felt the sharp pain as the thorns clawed at his skin.
當荊棘抓破他的皮膚時，他感到劇烈的疼痛。