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

jaw¹ n. [countable]

Anatomyeither of two bones or bony structures that form the frame of the mouth and that hold the teeth.
Anatomythe part of the face covering these bones.
jaws, [plural] anything resembling a pair of jaws in shape or in power to grasp or hold:the jaws of a pair of pliers.

v. [no object]

Slang Termsto talk;
chat:

jawed, adj.: firm-jawed.

jaw¹ n.

either of two bones, the mandible or maxilla, forming the framework of the mouth.
the part of the face covering these bones, the mouth, or the mouth parts collectively:My jaw is swollen.
jaws, anything resembling a pair of jaws or evoking the concept of grasping and holding:the jaws of a gorge; the jaws of death.
[Mach.]
- Mechanical Engineeringone of two or more parts, as of a machine, that grasp or hold something:the jaws of a vise.
- Mechanical Engineeringany of two or more protruding parts for attaching to or meshing with similar parts.
Nautical, Naval TermsOften, jaws. Also called throat. a forked piece at the end of a gaff, fitting halfway around the mast.
Slang Terms
- idle talk;
  chatter.
- impertinent talk.

v.i.

Slang Terms
- to talk;
  chat;
  gossip.
- to scold or use abusive language.

v.t.

Slang Termsto scold.

Old French joue; origin, originally uncertain
Middle English jawe, jowe 1325–75

jaw′less, adj.

jaw² [Scot. and North Eng.]
n.

Scottish Termsa swelling wave of water;
billow.

v.i.

Scottish Terms(of liquid) to surge, splash, or dash forward, as in waves.

v.t.

Scottish Termsto pour or splash (liquid).

perh. akin to jaup 1505–15

jaw /dʒɔː/ n

the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth. In higher vertebrates it consists of the upper jaw (maxilla) fused to the cranium and the lower jaw (mandible)
the corresponding part of an invertebrate, esp an insect
a pair or either of a pair of hinged or sliding components of a machine or tool designed to grip an object
slang impudent talk; cheek
idle conversation; chat
moralizing talk; a lecture

(intransitive) slang to talk idly; chat; gossip
to lecture

Etymology: 14th Century: probably from Old French joue cheek; related to Italian gota cheek

单词	jaw
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 jaw¹ /dʒɔ/USA pronunciation n. [countable] Anatomyeither of two bones or bony structures that form the frame of the mouth and that hold the teeth. Anatomythe part of the face covering these bones. jaws, [plural] anything resembling a pair of jaws in shape or in power to grasp or hold:the jaws of a pair of pliers. v. [no object] Slang Termsto talk; chat: jawed, adj.: firm-jawed. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 jaw¹ ( jô),USA pronunciation n. either of two bones, the mandible or maxilla, forming the framework of the mouth. the part of the face covering these bones, the mouth, or the mouth parts collectively:My jaw is swollen. jaws, anything resembling a pair of jaws or evoking the concept of grasping and holding:the jaws of a gorge; the jaws of death. [Mach.] Mechanical Engineeringone of two or more parts, as of a machine, that grasp or hold something:the jaws of a vise. Mechanical Engineeringany of two or more protruding parts for attaching to or meshing with similar parts. Nautical, Naval TermsOften, jaws. Also called throat. a forked piece at the end of a gaff, fitting halfway around the mast. Slang Terms idle talk; chatter. impertinent talk. v.i. Slang Terms to talk; chat; gossip. to scold or use abusive language. v.t. Slang Termsto scold. Old French joue; origin, originally uncertain Middle English jawe, jowe 1325–75 jaw′less, adj. jaw² ( jô),USA pronunciation [Scot. and North Eng.] n. Scottish Termsa swelling wave of water; billow. v.i. Scottish Terms(of liquid) to surge, splash, or dash forward, as in waves. v.t. Scottish Termsto pour or splash (liquid). perh. akin to jaup 1505–15 Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: jaw /dʒɔː/ n the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth. In higher vertebrates it consists of the upper jaw (maxilla) fused to the cranium and the lower jaw (mandible) the corresponding part of an invertebrate, esp an insect a pair or either of a pair of hinged or sliding components of a machine or tool designed to grip an object slang impudent talk; cheek idle conversation; chat moralizing talk; a lecture vb (intransitive) slang to talk idly; chat; gossip to lecture Etymology: 14th Century: probably from Old French joue cheek; related to Italian gota cheek
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