graven

• 古旧形容词，指雕刻、塑造或镌刻而成的，常用于“graven image”（雕刻的偶像）这一语境。

An archaic adjective meaning carved, sculpted, or engraved, most commonly used in the context of 'graven image' (an idol).

1. Carved or SculptedC1formal

   Cut into a desired shape, especially from stone or wood.

   雕刻的

   • The statue was graven from a single block of marble.
   • Ancient symbols were graven into the temple walls.
   • He admired the graven figures on the monument.

   同义词carvedchiseledsculptedsculptured

2. Engraved or ImpressedC1formal

   Cut or impressed into a surface, often used for inscriptions or designs.

   雕刻的

   • The words were graven onto the metal plaque.
   • Her initials were graven on the inside of the ring.
   • The artist graven a delicate pattern into the glass.

   同义词carvedchiseledengravedetchedincisedinscribedsculpted

• 动词，表示雕刻、刻划或深深铭记某物，常用于字面或比喻意义。

A verb used to indicate the act of carving, engraving, or fixing something deeply, often in a literal or figurative sense.

不规则动词

1. To carve or engraveC2formal

   To cut or carve letters, symbols, or designs into a hard surface.

   雕刻

   • The artist graved his initials into the stone monument.
   • Ancient runes were graved onto the wooden tablet.
   • She graved a message on the back of the locket.

   同义词carvechiselcutengraveetchinciseinscribe