cleave
US /kliːv/
UK /kliːv/
动词
1.
劈开, 裂开
to split or sever something, especially along a natural line or grain
示例:
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The axe was used to cleave the log in two.
斧头被用来把木头劈成两半。
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The diamond cutter will cleave the stone along its grain.
钻石切割师将顺着纹路劈开原石。
2.
坚守, 紧贴
to stick fast to; to adhere strongly to (usually followed by 'to')
示例:
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They cleave to their traditional values despite modern changes.
尽管时代变迁，他们依然坚守传统价值观。
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The wet shirt cleaved to his skin.
湿透的衬衫紧贴着他的皮肤。
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