scraping

• 名词，指从表面刮下的小碎片或碎屑，也指刮擦时发出的刺耳摩擦声，还指一种过度谦卑的深鞠躬礼。

A noun referring to a fragment or small piece scraped off a surface, or a harsh, grating sound produced by scraping, or a deep bow with the foot drawn back as a gesture of excessive humility.

1. Collected fragmentsB2formal

   Small pieces or fragments that have been scraped off a surface and gathered together.

   刮屑

   • The chef saved the vegetable scrapings for making stock.
   • She collected the paint scrapings from the old door.
   • The archaeologist examined the scrapings from the ancient pot.

2. Harsh soundB1formal

   A rough, grating, or unpleasant noise produced by one surface rubbing against another.

   刮擦声

   • The scraping of chairs on the floor was unbearable.
   • I heard the scraping of metal against concrete outside.
   • The door made a loud scraping sound as it opened.

   同义词gratinggrindingraspingscratchscreech

3. Exaggerated bowC2formalbritish

   A deep, formal bow where one foot is drawn backward, often indicating excessive humility or mock respect.

   打躬作揖

   • The butler gave a scraping bow as the guests entered.
   • He performed a scraping bow, which seemed almost sarcastic.
   • In old plays, servants often greet their masters with a scraping bow.

   同义词scrape

• 用锋利或粗糙的东西摩擦表面，或指艰难地收集、积攒某物。

A verb used to indicate the act of rubbing a surface with something sharp or rough, or to collect something with difficulty.

1. Scratch repeatedlyB1formal

   To rub a surface with a sharp or rough object, often causing damage or a mark.

   刮擦

   • The cat scraped its claws against the wooden door.
   • He scraped the paint off the wall with a knife.
   • She scraped the ice from the car windshield.

   同义词abradefilegrategrindraspscourscratchscuff

2. Make by scrapingB2formal

   To create something by rubbing or dragging a tool across a surface.

   刮出

   • The artist scraped a design into the clay.
   • He scraped a hole in the ground with a stick.
   • She scraped a path through the snow.

   同义词gougehollow outscratch

3. Cut or wear away the surfaceB1formal

   To damage or remove the outer layer of something by rubbing against a rough surface.

   刮掉

   • He scraped his knee when he fell off the bike.
   • The car's bumper was scraped against the wall.
   • She scraped the skin off her elbow on the pavement.

   同义词abradegrategrazerasprubscratchscuffwear away

4. Bow in a servile mannerC2formalbritish

   To bend the knees and lower the body as a sign of respect or submission, often in an exaggerated way.

   卑躬屈膝

   • The servant scraped and bowed before the king.
   • He scraped obsequiously as the nobleman passed by.
   • They scraped and curtsied in the presence of the queen.

   同义词bowcurtsygenuflectgrovelkowtowsalaam

5. Gather resources togetherB2informal

   To collect money or other resources slowly and with difficulty, often over time.

   艰难筹集

   • They scraped together enough money to buy a used car.
   • She scraped up the funds for the trip by working extra shifts.
   • He scraped together a living from odd jobs.

   同义词collectdredge upgathermusterrake upscrounge

   反义词lavishspendsquanderwaste

6. Bruise or injure the skinA2informal

   To cause a minor injury to the skin by rubbing or hitting against a rough surface.

   擦伤

   • I scraped my hand on the brick wall.
   • She scraped her arm while climbing over the fence.
   • He scraped his shin on the edge of the table.

   同义词abradechafegrazescratchskin

短语动词变体scrape alongscrape byscrape up