saw
英 [sɔː] 美 [sɔː]
n. 锯; 谚语; 格言v. 锯; 拉锯似地来回移动(某物)see的过去式
牛津词典
noun
锯
a tool that has a long blade with sharp points (called teeth ) along one of its edges. A saw is moved backwards and forwards by hand or driven by electricity and is used for cutting wood or metal.谚语;格言
a short phrase or sentence that states a general truth about life or gives advice
verb
锯
to use a saw to cut sthThe workmen sawed and hammered all day.
工人又锯又锤,干了整整一天。He accidentally sawed through a cable.
他不小心锯断了电缆。She sawed the plank in half.
她把木板锯成两截。
拉锯似地来回移动(某物)
to move sth backwards and forwards on sth as if using a saw She sawed away at her violin.
她不停地拉着小提琴。He was sawing energetically at a loaf of bread.
他正用力切着一条面包。