cleave

动词 cleave:

1. separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
   同义词：split, rive
2. make by cutting into
3. come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
   同义词：cling, adhere, stick, cohere

1. He cleaved an apple with a knife.
   他用一把刀子将苹果切开。
2. They cleaved a path through the wilderness.
   他们在荒原中开辟出一条路。

cleave

v.（动词）
cleft[klμft] 或 cleaved 或 clove [klôv] cleft 或 cleaved 或 clo.ven [klô.v…n] cleav.ing,cleaves
v.tr.（及物动词）
To split with or as if with a sharp instrument.See Synonyms at tear
劈开：用或类似于用锋利的工具劈开参见 tear
To make or accomplish by or as if by cutting:
开路：通过或类似于通过砍切来制作或完成：
例句：
cleave a path through the ice.
从冰中劈开一条通路

To pierce or penetrate.
刺入，穿透
v.intr.（不及物动词）
Mineralogy To split or separate, especially along a natural line of division.
【矿物学】 裂开：劈开或分离，尤指沿天然纹理
To make one`s way; penetrate.
通过；穿过

来源：
Middle English cleven
中古英语 cleven
from Old English clôofan * see gleubh-
源自 古英语 clôofan *参见 gleubh-

【引伸】
cleav.able
adj.（形容词）

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cleave
cleave 2

v.intr.（不及物动词）
cleaved,cleav.ing,cleaves
To adhere, cling, or stick fast.
附着，粘住：黏着、附着或紧贴
To be faithful:
忠实，坚守：
例句：
cleave to one`s principles.
坚守一个人的原则

来源：
Middle English cleven
中古英语 cleven
from Old English cleofian
源自 古英语 cleofian