| 释义 |
gnaw away
Translationsgnaw away
gnaw (away) at (someone or something)1. To chew on something, often biting off small pieces. The dog is just gnawing away at his new bone, happy as can be.2. To bother someone or cause them worry or trepidation. His critical comments are really gnawing at me today—I can't stop thinking about them.See also: gnawgnaw awayv.1. To bite or chew something a bit at a time: The fox gnawed the tough meat away first, and then bit into the bone.2. To bite or chew on something repeatedly in order to grind it down or to remove small pieces from it a bit at a time: The kids gnawed away at the cobs of fresh corn. That dog will gnaw away at that bone until it gets to the marrow inside.3. To cause someone or something to have or feel persistent discomfort, anxiety, or guilt: Dark thoughts gnawed away at my mind.See also: away, gnaw |