whittling

[ˈhwɪtlɪŋ]
  • v.

    切,削(木头),使逐渐变小( whittle的现在分词 );


  • 双语例句
1、

Chris was a slender blond who was whittling away. He stood there all during the picture.

那个身材削瘦,金发碧眼的男青年叫克里斯,他一直在不停地削木头. 整个片子中他一直都在那里.

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2、

Chitty sat in his rocking-chair whittling wood.

奇蒂坐在摇椅上削着木头。

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3、

By whittling off unwanted parts, the car's performance will be brought into full play.

削去累赘的部分能最大限度地提高该汽车的性能.

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4、

He is whittling down the branch with a knife to make a handle for his hoe.

他在用刀削树枝做一把锄头柄.

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5、

Inflation has been whittling away their savings.

通货膨胀使他们的积蓄不断减少.

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6、

Archie's whittling annoyed her and she frowned at him.

阿尔奇在那里削木头,她也感到不舒服,对着他直皱眉头.

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