jaw

Jaw

[noun] 1. The two bones in the skull that frame the mouth and hold the teeth.（下颚）
Example: He clenched his jaw tightly. 2. Either of the two parts of a tool, such as pliers, that are used for gripping.（钳子的两个部分之一）
Example: She used the jaws of the pliers to loosen the bolt. 3. The act of talking or chatting, especially in a long-winded or tedious manner.（喋喋不休，啰嗦）
Example: His constant jaw about politics annoys me. 4. The mouth, especially when it is used for eating or speaking.（嘴，口）
Example: He stuffed food into his jaw. 5. The side of a cliff or mountain.（悬崖）
Example: The climbers carefully made their way along the narrow jaw. [verb] 1. To talk excessively or at length.（喋喋不休）
Example: He loves to jaw about his travels.

词语辨析

- Jaw vs. Mouth:
"Jaw" refers specifically to the bones of the lower face, while "mouth" encompasses the whole oral cavity, including the lips, teeth, and tongue. - Jaw vs. Talk:
"Jaw" implies a continuous and often monotonous conversation, whereas "talk" is a more general term for communication.

词汇扩充

- Jawbone: the bone of the lower jaw（下颌骨） - Jawbreaker: a hard round candy（硬糖） - Jawline: the outline of the lower jaw（下颌线） - Jaw-dropping: extremely surprising or impressive（令人震惊的） - Jawed: having jaws or a jaw of a specified kind（有颚的）

近义词

- Mouth - Chops - Maw - Snout

反义词

- Forehead - Cheek

柯林斯词典

noun 1. Your jaw is the lower part of your face below your mouth. 2. A jaw is one of the two bones in your head where your teeth grow. 3. The jaws of a tool or machine are the parts that hold or grip things. 4. If someone has a strong or weak jaw, their chin sticks out a lot or not very much. 5. If you say that someone's jaw drops, you mean that they show surprise or shock. 6. If you say that someone's jaw is out of line, you are criticizing them for saying something that you think is not their business. 7. If you chew the fat, you talk in an informal or friendly way without discussing anything serious. 8. If you have a set or stiff jaw, you have a determined or stubborn expression on your face. 9. Your jaw or jaws is the part of your mouth between your teeth and your cheeks. 10. The jaws of a tool or machine are the parts that grip or hold things. 11. If someone is squared-jawed, they have a strong square jaw. verb 1. If you say that someone jaws on about something, you are critical of them because they keep talking about it in a boring way. 2. If someone jaws at you, they speak to you in an angry way, often for a long time. 3. If you jaw with someone, you talk to them in a friendly or informal way, usually for a long time.

牛津词典

noun 1. Each of the upper and lower bony structures in vertebrates forming the framework of the mouth and containing the teeth. 2. The part of the face below the mouth, formed by the lower jaw. 3. The gripping parts of a wrench or vise. 4. A pair of moving parts in a mechanism that open and close, especially one that is operated by a spring. 5. The narrow opening of a container or an opening shaped like the mouth of an animal. 6. A hard edible or structural part resembling a jaw. 7. The underlying structure forming the tip or base of a gastropod (snail) shell. 8. A person or animal's mouth regarded as a source of food. 9. An outline or surface regarded as being in the shape of a jaw. 10. The side of a narrow passage, typically one bounded by steep cliffs. 11. A cheek strap for a horse's bridle. verb 1. Talk at length, typically in a tedious or boastful way. 2. Have a long and intense conversation. 3. [with object] Grip or hold (something) tightly. 4. [informal] Criticize or scold (someone) forcefully. 5. [informal] Be in a bad mood or temper.

用法

1. She clenched her jaw tightly. 她紧紧咬住下颚。 2. She used the jaws of the pliers to loosen the bolt. 她用钳子的两个部分之一松开螺栓。 3. His constant jaw about politics annoys me. 他对政治的喋喋不休让我烦恼。 4. He stuffed food into his jaw. 他往嘴里塞食物。 5. The climbers carefully made their way along the narrow jaw. 登山者小心翼翼地沿着狭窄的悬崖前进。 6. He loves to jaw about his travels. 他喜欢喋喋不休地谈论自己的旅行。 7. The doctor examined her swollen jaws. 医生检查了她肿胀的下颌。 8. The lion's powerful jaws can crush bones easily. 狮子强大的下颚可以轻松咬碎骨头。 9. He broke his jaw in a car accident. 他在车祸中打断了下颚。 10. The mechanic tightened the jaws of the vise to secure the object. 技工拧紧起子钳的两个部分以固定物体。 11. Her jawline was sharp and well-defined. 她的下颌线条分明。 12. The comedian's performance was jaw-dropping. 这位喜剧演员的表演令人震惊。 13. He was a man with a strong jaw and a muscular build. 他是个下巴强壮、肌肉发达的男人。 14. The witness testified that the suspect had a weak jaw. 证人证实嫌疑犯下颌不够突出。 15. She couldn't help but drop her jaw in astonishment. 她情不自禁地吃惊得张大了嘴。 16. His meddling remarks put my jaw out of line. 他爱管闲事的话使我生气。 17. They sat in the café, chewing the fat and sipping coffee. 他们坐在咖啡馆里闲聊，边喝咖啡边聊天。 18. He faced the challenge with a square jaw and determination. 他坚定地面对挑战，嘴角紧抿。 19. The boxer received a powerful punch to the jaw. 拳击手的下颚遭到了一记有力的击打。 20. After a long day, they enjoyed sitting by the fire, jawing with each other. 经过漫长的一天，他们喜欢坐在火边与彼此闲聊。