claw
[NOUN, VERB]
claws
1. [C 可数名词] （鸟、动物的）爪
The claws of a bird or animal are the thin, hard, curved nails at the end of its feet.
双语例句
例：The cat tried to cling to the edge by its claws.
那只猫试图用爪子抓紧边沿。
2. [C 可数名词] （龙虾、蟹、蝎的）钳子
The claws of a lobster, crab, or scorpion are the two pointed parts at the end of its legs which are used for holding things.
NOUN. 名词
claws , clawing , clawed
1. [I 不及物动词] （用爪）抓
If an animal claws at something, it scratches or damages it with its claws.
双语例句
例：The wolf clawed at the tree and howled the whole night.
那只狼在那颗树上抓挠，还嗥叫了整整一个晚上。
2. [I 不及物动词] 用力抓住
To claw at something means to try very hard to get hold of it.
双语例句
例：His fingers clawed at Blake's wrist.
他的手指使劲抓住布莱克的手腕。
3. [T 及物动词] （抓着东西艰难地）挪到
If you claw your way somewhere, you move there with great difficulty, trying desperately to find things to hold on to.
双语例句
例：From the flooded depths of the ship, some did manage to claw their way up iron ladders to the safety of the upper deck.
从洪水淹没的船的深处，一些人着实艰难地爬上铁梯来到上层甲板的安全处。
VERB. 动词
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