plural wedges
plural wedges
Learner's definition of WEDGE
[count]
1
: a piece of wood, metal, etc., with one pointed end and one thicker end that is used to split something, to fit into a space, to separate two things stuck together, etc.楔子;三角木 2
: something that is shaped like a triangle or wedge楔形物 3
: a golf club that is used for hitting short, high shots(高尔夫球击近高球用的)楔形球杆
drive a wedge between
: to cause disagreement or anger between (people who had been friendly before)造成…不合;离间
the thin end of the wedge
— see 1thin 2 wedge /ˈwɛʤ/ verb
wedges; wedged; wedging
wedges; wedged; wedging
Learner's definition of WEDGE
always followed by an adverb or preposition [+ object]
1
: to force (someone or something) into a very small or narrow space(将…)楔入,插入,挤入 -
She wedged her foot into the crack.她把脚插入缝隙中。
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The dog got wedged between the couch and the end table.狗被夹在了沙发和茶几之间。
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I wedged myself into the car's back seat.我挤进了小汽车的后座。
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sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 2
: to use a wedge or similar object to keep (something, such as a door or window) in an open or closed position把…楔住;把…楔牢