| 释义 |
carve /kärv/ transitive verb (infinitive (Spenser) carvˈen; pap carved or archaic carvˈen)- To cut (wood, stone, ivory, etc) into forms, patterns, etc
- To make or shape by cutting
- To cut up (meat) into slices or pieces
- To apportion or distribute
intransitive verb- To exercise the art or perform the act of carving
- To make affected gestures or amorous advances (Shakespeare)
ORIGIN: OE ceorfan to cut; Du kerven; Ger kerben to notch carvˈen adjective Carved carvˈer noun - A person who carves
- A woodcarver
- A sculptor
- A carving knife (or fork)
- A tree used for carving (Spenser)
- A dining chair with arms
carvˈery noun A type of buffet-service restaurant where the main course meat is served from the joint on request carvˈing noun - The act or art of sculpture, esp in wood or ivory
- A carved form, shape or figure
- The act or art of cutting up meat at table
- A technique used in skiing and snowboarding in which fast turns are made by turning the skis or board so that the edges cut into the snow, thus preventing skidding
carving knife noun A large sharp knife for carving meat carving skis plural noun Skis with wide tips and a narrow centre, suitable for carving. carve out - To cut out
- To make or create by one's own efforts (figurative)
carve up (slang) - To divide, esp booty
- To injure a person, esp by slashing with a knife or razor (carveˈ-up noun)
cut and carve To refine |