carving

• 形容词，表示与雕刻或切割硬质材料（如木头、石头）有关的，或用于雕刻的；也指经雕刻制成的。

An adjective describing something that is used for or related to the act of cutting or shaping a hard material, such as wood or stone.

1. Related to carvingB2formal

   Used to describe something that is designed or used for carving, or that has been carved.

   雕刻的

   • He used a carving knife to shape the wood.
   • The carving technique requires great precision.
   • She bought a carving set for the Thanksgiving turkey.

• 名词。指雕刻的动作或结果，即在木材、石头、象牙等硬质材料上切割并塑造形状，以制作装饰性或艺术性的作品。

A noun referring to the act or result of cutting and shaping a hard material, such as wood, stone, or ivory, into a decorative or artistic form.

1. Sculpture or engraved objectB1formalart

   An object or design made by cutting and shaping a hard material such as wood, stone, or ivory.

   雕刻品

   • The museum displayed an ancient stone carving from the Mayan civilization.
   • He spent months creating a detailed wood carving of an eagle.
   • The intricate carvings on the cathedral doors took years to complete.

   同义词busteffigyfigurereliefsculpturestatuestatuette

2. Cutting cooked meatB1formalculinary

   The act of slicing cooked meat, especially at a table or buffet.

   切肉

   • The chef performed a masterful carving of the roast turkey.
   • He took over the carving of the leg of lamb at the dinner table.
   • The carving station at the buffet offered prime rib.

   同义词cuttingslicing

• 指切割或塑造木材、石头等材料，也指将煮熟的肉切成薄片。

A verb used to indicate the act of cutting or shaping a material, such as wood or stone, or to cut cooked meat into slices.

1. Cut into a materialB1formalart

   To cut a material such as wood, stone, or metal into a specific shape or design.

   雕刻

   • The artist carved a beautiful statue from marble.
   • He carved his initials into the tree trunk.
   • She carved a wooden bird as a gift.

   同义词chiselcutengraveetchhewincisesculptwhittle

2. Slice meatA2formalculinary

   To cut cooked meat into slices for serving.

   切肉

   • He carved the turkey at the dinner table.
   • She carved the roast beef into thin slices.
   • The chef carved the ham with precision.

   同义词slice

3. Create a path or careerB2informal

   To develop or establish something through effort, often a career or a path.

   开辟

   • She carved out a successful career in journalism.
   • He carved a niche for himself in the tech industry.
   • They carved a path through the dense forest.

   同义词buildcreatedevelopestablishforge

短语动词变体carve outcarve up