claws
US /klɔːz/
UK /klɔːz/
名词
1.
爪子
a sharp, curved nail on the foot of an animal, bird, or reptile
示例:
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The cat extended its claws and scratched the furniture.
猫伸出爪子抓家具。
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Eagles use their sharp claws to catch prey.
老鹰用锋利的爪子捕捉猎物。
2.
抓斗, 钳子
a mechanical device resembling an animal's claw, used for gripping or lifting
示例:
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The crane's claws lifted the heavy beam with ease.
起重机的抓斗轻松地吊起了沉重的横梁。
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He used a crab claw to crack the nuts.
他用蟹钳来夹核桃。
动词
抓, 撕裂
to scratch, tear, or pull with claws or fingernails
示例:
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The cat tried to claw its way up the tree.
猫试图用爪子爬上树。
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He felt the sharp pain as the thorns clawed at his skin.
当荆棘抓破他的皮肤时，他感到剧烈的疼痛。