单词 | sew |
释义 | sewsew /soʊ/ ●●● S2 verb (past tense sewed, past participle sewn /soʊn/ or sewed) [intransitive, transitive] to use a needle and thread to fasten pieces of cloth together, or to attach something such as a button to clothes: Where did you learn to sew so well?sew something on/onto something Can you sew a patch on my jeans?sew something together Sew the two sides of the fabric together. [Origin: Old English siwian]sew up phrasal verb1sew something ↔ up to finish a business agreement or plan and get the result you want: The deal should be sewn up in a week.2have something (all) sewn up to gain control over a situation so that you are sure to win or gain something: It looks like the Republicans have the election sewn up.3informal to close a wound on someone’s body using stitches: The doctor sewed up Jared’s arm in minutes.4to close or repair something by sewing it: You should sew up that rip in your pants. |
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