claw

• 名词，指动物（尤其是鸟类、爬行动物或哺乳动物）爪子上弯曲而尖锐的指甲或附肢，用于抓握、撕裂或防御。

A noun referring to a curved, pointed nail or appendage on the foot of an animal, especially a bird, reptile, or mammal, used for gripping, tearing, or defense.

1. Animal appendageA2formal

   A curved, pointed nail on the foot of an animal, especially a mammal, bird, or reptile, used for gripping, climbing, or defense.

   爪

   • The cat extended its sharp claws to scratch the furniture.
   • Eagles use their powerful claws to catch prey.
   • The bear's claws left deep marks on the tree trunk.

   同义词nailtalon

2. Mechanical partB1formal

   A curved, pointed part of a tool or machine, designed for gripping or pulling.

   爪

   • The claw of the hammer is used to remove nails.
   • The crane's claw lifted the heavy metal beam.
   • The robot's claw carefully picked up the fragile object.

   同义词catchgrapplehookprong

• 动词，表示用爪子或指甲抓、撕、挖或紧紧抓住的动作，常带有用力或绝望的意味。

A verb used to indicate the act of scratching, tearing, or gripping with claws or fingernails, often with effort or desperation.

1. Scratch or tearB1formal

   To scratch, tear, or pull at something with claws or fingernails.

   抓或撕

   • The cat clawed the sofa until it was ruined.
   • She clawed at the dirt trying to escape.
   • He clawed his way through the thick underbrush.

   同义词gougelaceratemaulripscrapescratchslashtear

2. Struggle to achieveB2informal

   To make a desperate or strenuous effort to obtain or achieve something.

   拼命争取

   • The company clawed its way back to profitability.
   • She clawed her way to the top of her profession.
   • They clawed for every inch of progress in the negotiations.

   同义词battlefightgrapplescrabblescramblestrugglewrestle