cloven

• 形容某物被劈开或分裂成两部分，常用于描述动物的偶蹄（如分趾蹄）。在文学语境中也可指裂开的或分裂的事物。

Describes something that is split or divided, typically used in reference to animal hooves (e.g., cloven hoof) or in literary contexts.

1. Split or dividedB2formal

   Describes a hoof that is split into two parts, as in cattle, sheep, goats, and deer.

   偶蹄的

   • The goat has cloven hooves, which help it climb rocky terrain.
   • Cows are cloven-hoofed animals.
   • The track in the mud showed the cloven hoofprint of a deer.

   同义词cleftdividedpartedsplit

   反义词intactsolidundividedwhole

• 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