clawed

• 形容动物或物体有爪子的；也指长有爪状结构的。

Describes an animal or object that has claws.

1. Having clawsB1formal

   Possessing sharp, curved nails on the feet or hands, typically of animals.

   有爪的

   • The clawed bear left deep marks on the tree.
   • A clawed creature emerged from the cave.
   • The eagle's clawed feet gripped the branch tightly.

   同义词talonedunguiculate

• 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