carves; carved; carving
carves; carved; carving
Learner's definition of CARVE
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[+ object] : to make (something, such as a sculpture or design) by cutting off pieces of the material it is made of雕刻 —
often + out of or from 2 [+ object]
a : to cut (something, such as a pattern or design) into a surface刻入;刻进 —
often + into or on b : to create (something) by cutting into a surface切割(产生) —
often + out 3
: to cut (cooked meat) into pieces or slices切片;切开(熟肉) [+ object]
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Who is going to carve the turkey?谁来将这只火鸡切片?
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Would you carve me another slice of turkey, please? = Would you carve another slice of turkey for me?你能再给我切一片火鸡吗?
[no object]
4
[+ object] : to create (a job, a fortune, a way of life, etc.) for yourself usually through hard work(通过一番努力)开创,创造 —
often + out
carve up
[phrasal verb] carve up (something) or carve (something) up usually disapproving
: to divide something into small parts瓜分
— carver
noun, plural carvers [count]