单词 | weave |
释义 | weave 1. v. & n. --v (past wove; past part. woven or wove)   1. tr. a form (fabric) by interlacing long threads in two directions. b form (thread) into fabric in this way.   2. intr. a make fabric in this way. b work at a loom.   3. tr. make (a basket or wreath etc.) by interlacing rods or flowers etc.   4. tr. a (foll. by into) make (facts etc.) into a story or connected whole. b make (a story) in this way. --n a style of weaving. Etymology: OE wefan f. Gmc 2. v.intr.   1. move repeatedly from side to side; take an intricate course to avoid obstructions.   2. colloq. manoeuvre an aircraft in this way; take evasive action. Phrases and idioms get weaving sl. begin action; hurry. Etymology: prob. f. ME weve, var. of waive f. ON veifa WAVE |
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