jaw

US /dʒɑː/
UK /dʒɑː/
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下巴, 颌

either of the two bones that form the framework of the mouth and that hold the teeth

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He clenched his jaw in anger.
他气得咬紧了下巴。
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The boxer took a punch to the jaw.
拳击手下巴挨了一拳。
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mandiblemaxilla
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隘口, 峡口

the narrow opening of a gorge or valley

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The river flowed through the narrow jaw of the canyon.
河流穿过峡谷狭窄的隘口。
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They entered the cave through its rocky jaw.
他们通过岩石的入口进入了洞穴。
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gorgechasmravinecanyon
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抱怨, 喋喋不休

talk at length, especially in a tedious or complaining way

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She started to jaw about her problems again.
她又开始抱怨她的问题了。
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He spent the whole evening jawing about politics.
他整个晚上都在喋喋不休地谈论政治。
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complaingrumblegripenagchatter
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lantern jawsomeone's jaw drops (open)snatch victory from the jaws of defeat