cleft

• 描述某物裂开、分开或被部分分成两部分，尤指先天性裂口。

Describes something that is split, divided, or partially separated into two parts.

1. Split or dividedC1formal

   Having one or more incisions reaching nearly to the midrib, as in certain leaves.

   分裂的

   • The leaf of the oak tree is deeply cleft.
   • Botanists classify this plant by its cleft leaves.
   • The cleft shape of the leaf helps identify the species.

   同义词clovendividedpartedsplit

• 名词，指表面的裂缝、裂隙或长而窄的开口，也指结构上的凹陷或凹口。

A noun referring to a split, indentation, or long narrow opening in a surface or structure.

1. Anatomical splitB2formalmedical

   A split or indentation in a body part, such as the palate or chin.

   裂

   • The baby was born with a cleft palate.
   • A cleft chin is often considered an attractive feature.
   • Surgery can correct a cleft lip.

   同义词crevicefissuregrooveindentationsplit

2. B2formal

   A long, narrow opening or fissure in a surface or rock.

   裂缝

   • Water trickled through a cleft in the rock.
   • The climber wedged his foot into a narrow cleft.
   • A small plant grew from a cleft in the stone wall.

   同义词chinkcrackcrevicefissurefracturegapriftsplit

• 具有两个相反义项的动词：劈开、分裂某物，或紧紧依附、忠诚于某人或某事物。

A verb with two opposite meanings: to split or sever something, or to adhere firmly and loyally to something or someone.

不规则动词

1. Split or divideB2formal

   To split or separate something, especially with a sharp tool or force.

   劈开

   • The lumberjack cleaved the log with a single stroke of his axe.
   • The lightning bolt cleaved the ancient oak tree in two.
   • The chef cleaved the chicken breast neatly down the middle.

   同义词cutdividehewpartrendseparateseverslicesplitsunder

   反义词attachconnectjoinunite

2. Create by cuttingB2formal

   To make a path or opening by cutting through something.

   劈开

   • The ship's bow cleaved a path through the icy waters.
   • The explorer cleaved a tunnel through the dense jungle.
   • The plow cleaved a furrow in the field.

   同义词cuthewslicesplit

3. Adhere or clingB2formal

   To stick firmly to something or someone; to remain loyal or attached.

   粘附

   • The barnacles cleaved to the hull of the ship.
   • She cleaved to her principles despite the pressure.
   • The child cleaved to his mother's hand in the crowded market.

   同义词adhereattachclingcoherehold faststick

   反义词detachdisconnectdisjoinpartseparate