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F0262600 (fôrk)n.1. A utensil with two or more prongs, used for eating or serving food.2. An implement with two or more prongs used for raising, carrying, piercing, or digging.3. a. A bifurcation or separation into two or more branches or parts.b. The point at which such a bifurcation or separation occurs: a fork in a road.c. One of the branches of such a bifurcation or separation: the right fork. See Synonyms at branch.4. Games An attack by one chess piece on two pieces at the same time.v. forked, fork·ing, forks v.tr.1. To raise, carry, pitch, or pierce with a fork.2. To give the shape of a fork to (one's fingers, for example).3. Games To launch an attack on (two chess pieces).4. Informal To pay. Used with over, out, or up: forked over $80 for front-row seats; forked up the money owed.v.intr.1. To divide into two or more branches: The river forks here.2. a. To use a fork, as in working.b. To turn at or travel along a fork.

[Middle English forke, digging fork, from Old English forca and from Old North French forque, both from Latin furca.]

fork′er n.fork′ful′ n.

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(fɔːk) n1. (Tools) a small usually metal implement consisting of two, three, or four long thin prongs on the end of a handle, used for lifting food to the mouth or turning it in cooking, etc2. (Tools) an agricultural tool consisting of a handle and three or four metal prongs, used for lifting, digging, etc3. a pronged part of any machine, device, etc4. (of a road, river, etc)a. a division into two or more branchesb. the point where the division beginsc. such a branch5. chiefly US the main tributary of a river6. (Chess & Draughts) chess a position in which two pieces are forkedvb7. (Tools) (tr) to pick up, dig, etc, with a fork8. (Chess & Draughts) (tr) chess to place (two enemy pieces) under attack with one of one's own pieces, esp a knight9. (tr) to make into the shape of a fork10. (intr) to be divided into two or more branches11. to take one or other branch at a fork in a road, river, etc[Old English forca, from Latin furca] ˈforkful n

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n. 1. an instrument having two or more prongs or tines, for holding, lifting, etc., esp. an implement for handling food. 2. something resembling this in form. 3. a division into branches. 4. the point or part at which a thing, as a river or a road, divides into branches. 5. either of the branches into which a thing divides. 6. a principal tributary of a river. v.t. 7. to pierce, raise, pitch, dig, etc., with a fork. 8. to make into the form of a fork. 9. to maneuver so as to place (two opposing chess pieces) under simultaneous attack by the same piece. v.i. 10. to divide into branches, as a road. 11. to turn as indicated at a fork in a road, path, etc. 12. Informal. fork over, out, or up, to deliver; pay; hand over. [before 1000; Middle English forke, Old English forca < Latin furca fork, gallows, yoke] fork′less, adj. fork′like`, adj.

fork

Past participle: forked
Gerund: forking

Imperative
fork
fork

Present
I fork
you fork
he/she/it forks
we fork
you fork
they fork

Preterite
I forked
you forked
he/she/it forked
we forked
you forked
they forked

Present Continuous
I am forking
you are forking
he/she/it is forking
we are forking
you are forking
they are forking

Present Perfect
I have forked
you have forked
he/she/it has forked
we have forked
you have forked
they have forked

Past Continuous
I was forking
you were forking
he/she/it was forking
we were forking
you were forking
they were forking

Past Perfect
I had forked
you had forked
he/she/it had forked
we had forked
you had forked
they had forked

Future
I will fork
you will fork
he/she/it will fork
we will fork
you will fork
they will fork

Future Perfect
I will have forked
you will have forked
he/she/it will have forked
we will have forked
you will have forked
they will have forked

Future Continuous
I will be forking
you will be forking
he/she/it will be forking
we will be forking
you will be forking
they will be forking

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been forking
you have been forking
he/she/it has been forking
we have been forking
you have been forking
they have been forking

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been forking
you will have been forking
he/she/it will have been forking
we will have been forking
you will have been forking
they will have been forking

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been forking
you had been forking
he/she/it had been forking
we had been forking
you had been forking
they had been forking

Conditional
I would fork
you would fork
he/she/it would fork
we would fork
you would fork
they would fork

Past Conditional
I would have forked
you would have forked
he/she/it would have forked
we would have forked
you would have forked
they would have forked

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	fork - cutlery used for serving and eating foodcarving fork - a large fork used in carving cooked meateating utensil, cutlery - tableware implements for cutting and eating foodprong - a pointed projectionsalad fork - a fork intended for eating saladstablefork - a fork for eating at a dining tabletine - prong on a fork or pitchfork or antlertoasting fork - long-handled fork for cooking or toasting frankfurters or bread etc. (especially over an open fire)
	2.	fork - the act of branching out or dividing into branchesbranching, ramification, forkingdivision - the act or process of dividingbifurcation - the act of splitting into two branchestrifurcation - the act of splitting into three branchesdivarication - branching at a wide anglefibrillation - act or process of forming fibrils
	3.	fork - the region of the angle formed by the junction of two branches; "they took the south fork"; "he climbed into the crotch of a tree"crotchramification, branch, leg - a part of a forked or branching shape; "he broke off one of the branches"
	4.	fork - an agricultural tool used for lifting or digging; has a handle and metal prongshayfork - a long-handled fork for turning or lifting hayprong - a pointed projectiontool - an implement used in the practice of a vocation
	5.	fork - the angle formed by the inner sides of the legs where they join the human trunkcrotchbody, organic structure, physical structure - the entire structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being); "he felt as if his whole body were on fire"angle - the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
Verb	1.	fork - lift with a pitchfork; "pitchfork hay"pitchforklift - take hold of something and move it to a different location; "lift the box onto the table"
	2.	fork - place under attack with one's own pieces, of two enemy pieceschess game, chess - a board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent's kingaggress, attack - take the initiative and go on the offensive; "The Serbs attacked the village at night"; "The visiting team started to attack"
	3.	fork - divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork; "The road forks"furcate, branch, ramify, separatebranch, ramify - grow and send out branches or branch-like structures; "these plants ramify early and get to be very large"arborise, arborize - branch out like trees; "nerve fibers arborize"twig - branch out in a twiglike manner; "The lightning bolt twigged in several directions"bifurcate - divide into two branches; "The road bifurcated"trifurcate - divide into three; "The road trifurcates at the bridge"diverge - move or draw apart; "The two paths diverge here"
	4.	fork - shape like a fork; "She forked her fingers"shape, form - give shape or form to; "shape the dough"; "form the young child's character"

fork

verb branch, part, separate, split, divide, diverge, subdivide, branch off, go separate ways, bifurcate Beyond the village the road forked.fork out pay, pay up, cough up (informal), shell out (informal), remit He'll have to fork out for private school fees.

fork

nounSomething resembling or structurally analogous to a tree branch:arm, branch, offshoot.verbTo separate into branches or branchlike parts:bifurcate, branch (out), diverge, divide, ramify, subdivide.phrasal verb
fork out or over
Informal. To distribute (money) as payment:disburse, expend, give, lay out, outlay, pay (out), spend.Informal: shell out.

Translations

叉用叉叉起转向分叉分岔

fork

(foːk) noun1. an instrument with two or more pointed pieces for piercing and lifting things. We usually eat with a knife, fork and spoon.叉2. the point at which a road, river etc divides into two or more branches or divisions. a fork in the river.分岔点3. one of the branches or divisions of a road, river etc into which the road, river etc divides. Take the left fork (of the road).分岔 verb1. (of a road, river etc) to divide into (usually two) branches or divisions. The main road forks here.分叉2. (of a person or vehicle) to follow one of the branches or divisions into which a road has divided. The car forked left.转向3. to lift or move with a fork. The farmer forked the hay.用叉叉起forked adjective divided into two branches or divisions. A snake has a forked tongue.叉状的fork-lift truck a small power-driven machine with an arrangement of steel prongs which can lift, raise up high and carry heavy things and stack them where required. 铲车，叉式升降装卸车 fork out to pay or give especially unwillingly. You have to fork out (money) for so many charities these days. 支付，付钱

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Could I have a clean fork, please? (US)
Could I have a clean fork please? (UK) → 请给我一把干净的餐叉

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fork out the dough

To pay, generally unwillingly, a certain amount of money. If you want the most cutting edge technology, you'd better be prepared to fork out the dough for it. Listen, fork out the dough or you'll never see your husband again!See also: dough, fork, out

fork over the dough

To pay, generally unwillingly, a certain amount of money. If you want the most cutting edge technology, you'd better be prepared to fork over the dough for it. Listen, fork over the dough or you'll never see your husband again!See also: dough, fork, over

stick a fork in (me/it/something)

A phrase used to indicate that one or something is finished, complete, or no longer able to continue. Alludes to the practice of testing how thoroughly a piece of meat is cooked by piercing it with a fork. Barbara: "Johnny, would you like any more of this cake?" Johnny: "No thank you, Barb. You can stick a fork in me, I'm done!" I'd say we just need one more week on the project, and then you'll be able to stick a fork in it!See also: fork, stick

fork the fingers

To give a rude gesture with one's hand. This phrase is rarely heard today. I told you, it was an honest mistake, so don't fork the fingers at me!See also: finger, fork

play a good knife and fork

To eat vigorously. My, you're playing a good knife and fork tonight—you must be hungry!See also: and, fork, good, knife, play

fork over

To physically give someone something, often reluctantly. A noun or pronoun can be used between "fork" and "over." If you want the most cutting edge technology, you'd better be prepared to fork over the dough for it. Fork over your lunch money, dweeb.See also: fork, over

Morton's fork

A decision in which either of two outcomes will result in equally unpleasant or unfavorable consequences. Many voters feel like they're facing their own Morton's fork this election, having to choose between two candidates that both have record-low approval ratings.See also: fork

fork out

1. To distribute food with a fork. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "fork" and "out." One of the caterers carved the meat and then forked it out for waiting guests.2. To give or dispense something, often money. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "fork" and "out." If you want the most cutting edge technology, you'd better be prepared to fork out the dough for it.3. To split off or move away from something else, as of a body of water. That part of the river forks out from where we're standing now.See also: fork, out

fingers were made before forks

A justification for eating with one's hands instead of utensils. Aw Mom, fingers were made before forks—can't I just eat my chicken nuggets in peace?See also: before, finger, fork, made

fork you

A humorous euphemism for "fuck you," a forceful expression of anger, dismissal, or contempt directed at someone. I'm not cleaning up your mess! Fork you! A: "Did you actually think your singing sounded good there?" B: "Oh, fork you." I have every right to be here, so fork you!See also: fork

Fingers were made before forks.

Prov. It is all right to eat with one's fingers because people had to eat somehow before there were forks. (Used to justify eating something with your fingers.) Mother: Put that chicken wing back on your plate and eat it properly, with a knife and fork. Child: But Mom, fingers were made before forks. I don't see why it's considered bad manners to eat with your fingers. Fingers were made before forks.See also: before, Finger, fork, made

fork some money out (for something)

Fig. to pay (perhaps unwillingly) for something. (Often mention is made of the amount of money. See the examples.) Do you think I'm going to fork twenty dollars out for that book? Forking out lots of money for taxes is part of life.See also: fork, money, out

fork something out

(to someone) 1. Inf. Lit. to serve food to someone, using a fork. He forked out the chicken to everyone. He brought up a big dish of fried chicken and forked it out. 2. Fig. to give out something to someone. We forked the coupons out to everyone who asked for them. We forked out the coupons.See also: fork, out

fork something over (to someone)

Inf. to give something to someone. (Usually refers to money.) Come on! Fork the money over to me! Fork over the cash you owe me!See also: fork, over

fork over

Also, fork out or up . Hand over, pay up. For example, It's time you forked over what you owe, or He forked out a hundred for that meal, or Fork up or we'll sue. [Slang; early 1800s] See also: fork, over

Morton's fork

a situation in which there are two choices or alternatives whose consequences are equally unpleasant. John Morton ( c .1420–1500 ) was Archbishop of Canterbury and chief minister of Henry VII . Morton's fork was the argument used by him to extract contributions to the royal treasury: the obviously rich must have money and the frugal must have savings, so neither could evade his demands.See also: fork

fork out

v.1. To distribute or supply something, especially money: The government forks out millions of dollars to maintain the royal palace. The town finally forked the cash out for a new high school.2. To split or diverge; fork: The river forks out in numerous places in the delta.See also: fork, out

fork over

or fork upv. To give or transfer something, especially in a reluctant, unenthusiastic, or automatic way: I thought the rug was overpriced, but I forked the cash over. We forked over our admission tickets to the usher and walked into the theater.See also: fork, over

fork something over

tv. to hand something over (to someone). Okay, fork over the dough and be quick about it! See also: fork, over, something

Fork you!

exclam. Fuck you! (A partial disguise. Rude and derogatory.) Fork you, you stupid twit! See also: fork

fork over, to

To pay up, to hand over. This slangy term probably comes from the verb “to fork,” underground slang for picking someone’s pocket using only two fingers (resembling a two-tined fork). Dating from the first half of the 1800s, the term occasionally alluded to turning over something other than money, but it is the monetary version that survived. It also is put as an imperative, “Fork it over!” According to an article in Fortune by Rob Norton, it is one of the many clichés particularly favored by business journalists (Jan. 13, 1997).See also: fork

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verb branch

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phrase fork out

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noun something resembling or structurally analogous to a tree branch

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verb to separate into branches or branchlike parts

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phrase fork out: to distribute (money) as payment

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noun cutlery used for serving and eating food

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noun the act of branching out or dividing into branches

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noun the region of the angle formed by the junction of two branches

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noun an agricultural tool used for lifting or digging

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noun the angle formed by the inner sides of the legs where they join the human trunk

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verb lift with a pitchfork

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verb place under attack with one's own pieces, of two enemy pieces

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verb divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork

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verb shape like a fork

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