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pair of pincers

/ˈpeər əv ˈpɪnsəz/

翻译: 一种由两个金属杠杆通过铰链连接而成的工具,用于夹持、弯曲或剪断物体,常用于机械或家庭用途。

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/ˈpeər əv ˈpɪnsəz/B1formaltechnical
  • zh一种由两个金属杠杆通过铰链连接而成的工具,用于夹持、弯曲或剪断物体,常用于机械或家庭用途。

A tool consisting of two pivoted metal arms used for gripping, bending, or cutting objects, often employed in mechanical or household tasks.

  1. Tool for grippingB1formal

    A tool consisting of two pivoted arms ending in jaws, used for gripping, bending, or cutting objects.

    zh钳子

    • He used a pair of pincers to pull out the nail.
    • The mechanic grabbed a pair of pincers to remove the bolt.
    • She carefully held the wire with a pair of pincers.
  2. Animal anatomyB1formal

    The claw-like appendages of certain animals, such as crabs, lobsters, or scorpions, used for grasping.

    zh螯

    • The crab raised its pair of pincers in defense.
    • A lobster uses its pair of pincers to catch food.
    • The scorpion's pair of pincers are powerful and sharp.