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claw

/klɔː/ /klɔ/

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noun

爪子，爪。

A curved, pointed horny nail on each digit of the foot of a mammal, reptile, or bird.

Examples :

"The cat used its sharp claw to scratch the scratching post. "

猫用它锋利的爪子抓挠了猫抓板。

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noun

爪子，钩爪

A foot equipped with such.

Examples :

"The cat's claw scratched the wooden floor. "

猫的爪子把木地板刮花了。

animal anatomy part biology

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noun

螯，钳。

The pincer (chela) of a crustacean or other arthropod.

Examples :

"The crab used its claw to pinch a piece of seaweed. "

螃蟹用它的螯夹起了一片海藻。

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noun

爪子，钩爪

A mechanical device resembling a claw, used for gripping or lifting.

Examples :

"The crane operator used the claw to lift the heavy box onto the truck. "

起重机操作员用钩爪把那个重重的箱子吊到了卡车上。

machine technology device utensil

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noun

花爪，钩。

A slender appendage or process, formed like a claw, such as the base of petals of the pink.

Examples :

"The petals of the carnation flower have a noticeable claw at their base, where they attach to the stem. "

康乃馨花瓣的底部，也就是连接花茎的地方，有一个明显的花爪。

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noun

上手接球, 爪接。

The act of catching a ball overhand.

Examples :

"The catcher's strong claw snagged the fastball in the middle of the game. "

捕手有力的一记爪接，稳稳地接住了比赛中途飞来的快速球。

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verb

抓，挠。

To scratch or to tear at.

Examples :

"The cat clawed at the sofa, trying to reach the dangling string. "

猫咪用爪子抓挠沙发，想够到那根摇晃的绳子。

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verb

抓，挠。

To use the claws to seize, to grip.

Examples :

"The cat tried to claw the toy mouse from under the couch. "

猫咪试图从沙发底下抓出玩具老鼠。

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verb

攀爬，抓挠

To use the claws to climb.

Examples :

"The kitten tried to claw its way up the curtains. "

小猫试图用爪子抓挠着往窗帘上爬。

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verb

抓，挠

To perform a claw catch.

Examples :

"The cat clawed at the cardboard box, trying to get inside. "

猫咪用爪子抓挠纸箱，想钻进去。

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verb

挠，抓。

To move with one's fingertips.

Examples :

"The toddler couldn't quite grasp the toy, so he had to claw it across the floor to reach it. "

那个蹒跚学步的孩子没法完全抓住玩具，所以他只好用手指扒拉着它在地板上移动，才能拿到。

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verb

挠, 抓挠, 巴结

To relieve uneasy feeling, such as an itch, by scratching; hence, to humor or flatter, to court someone.

Examples :

"To get rid of the itch on his arm, he clawed at the rough fabric of his shirt. "

为了止住胳膊上的痒，他用衬衫粗糙的布料使劲地挠.

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verb

责骂，斥责

To rail at; to scold.

Examples :

"The frustrated teacher began to claw at the students for their constant talking during the lesson. "

那位灰心丧气的老师开始斥责学生们上课时不停地讲话。

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verb

奉承，巴结.

To flatter; to fawn on (a person).

Examples :

"The student was trying to claw his way into the teacher's good graces by offering her extra help. "

这个学生想通过主动帮忙来巴结老师，以此博取老师的好感。

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