英语词汇“carve”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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carveverb [ I or T ]

uk/kɑːv/us/kɑːrv/

C2 to make something by cutting into especially wood or stone, or to cut into the surface of stone, wood, etc.:

This totem pole is carved from/out of a single tree trunk.

He carved her name on a tree.

Some of the tunnels in the cliff are natural, some were carved out (= cut into the rock) by soldiers for defensive purposes.

to cut thin pieces from a large piece of cooked meat:

Would you like me to carve (the chicken)?

More examples

There were three large figures carved out of the rock.
He carved the wood to resemble a small bird.
My father always carved at Sunday dinner.

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Cutting and stabbing

Preparing food

Idiom(s)

carved in stone

Phrasal verb(s)

carve sth out (for yourself)

carve sb up

carve sth up

carveverb [ I/T ]

us/kɑrv/

to make something by cutting into esp. wood or stone, or to cut into the surface of stone, wood, etc.:

[ T ] This totem pole is carved from a single tree trunk.

To carve a large piece of cooked meat is to cut thin pieces from it:

[ I/T ] Would you like me to carve (the turkey)?

Phrasal verb(s)

carve out something

carve up something

单词	carve
释义	English American carveverb [ I or T ] uk/kɑːv/us/kɑːrv/ C2 to make something by cutting into especially wood or stone, or to cut into the surface of stone, wood, etc.: This totem pole is carved from/out of a single tree trunk. He carved her name on a tree. Some of the tunnels in the cliff are natural, some were carved out (= cut into the rock) by soldiers for defensive purposes. to cut thin pieces from a large piece of cooked meat: Would you like me to carve (the chicken)? More examples There were three large figures carved out of the rock. He carved the wood to resemble a small bird. My father always carved at Sunday dinner. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Sculpture bas-relief bronze bust carving cherub cupid death mask installation maquette plaster cast plinth relief sculpt sculptured sphinx statuary statue statuette waxwork See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Cutting and stabbing Preparing food Idiom(s) carved in stone Phrasal verb(s) carve sth out (for yourself) carve sb up carve sth up carveverb [ I/T ] us/kɑrv/ to make something by cutting into esp. wood or stone, or to cut into the surface of stone, wood, etc.: [ T ] This totem pole is carved from a single tree trunk. To carve a large piece of cooked meat is to cut thin pieces from it: [ I/T ] Would you like me to carve (the turkey)? Phrasal verb(s) carve out something carve up something
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