jaw

• 名词，指口腔中支撑牙齿的两块骨结构之一，用于咬合和咀嚼；也可泛指颌部或下颚。

A noun referring to either of the two bony structures in the mouth that hold the teeth and are used for biting and chewing.

1. Bone structureA2formal

   The upper or lower part of the mouth that contains the teeth and is used for biting and chewing.

   颌

   • He broke his jaw in a car accident.
   • The dentist examined her lower jaw.
   • The boxer received a punch to the jaw.

   同义词jawbonemandiblemaxilla

2. Mechanical partB2formal

   A part of a tool or machine that grips or holds something, often resembling a jaw.

   夹爪

   • The vise's jaws held the metal piece firmly.
   • The wrench's jaws were too wide for the nut.
   • The clamp's jaws closed tightly around the wood.

   同义词clawfinger

3. Conversation (slang)B2informalamerican

   A long, informal talk or chat.

   闲聊

   • We had a good jaw about old times.
   • He loves to jaw with his friends at the bar.
   • Stop jawing and get back to work.

   同义词chatchitchatconfabgabgossipnattertalk

• 动词，表示闲聊或长时间非正式地交谈，也指下巴或下颚的动作。

A verb used to indicate the act of talking, especially at length or informally, or to express the action of the jaw moving.

1. Talk at lengthB2informal

   To talk, especially in a lengthy, informal, or idle manner.

   闲聊

   • They spent the whole afternoon jawing about old times.
   • Stop jawing and get back to work.
   • He was jawing with his friends on the porch.

   同义词blatherchatchattergabgossipnatterprattleyakyap