Jaw
01
颌, 下颌
the lower bone of the face containing the chin and the bottom teeth
例子
The dentist checked the alignment of her jaw to ensure there were no issues with her bite.
牙医检查了她的下颌的对齐情况，以确保她的咬合没有问题。
02
the bony structure of a vertebrate's skull that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
例子
The X-ray revealed a fracture in the jaw.
03
one of the opposing parts of a tool or device that closes to grip, hold, or secure an object
例子
He adjusted the jaws of the clamp to fit the workpiece.
to jaw
01
to bite or chew food
例子
The horse jaws its feed throughout the day.
02
to converse casually or socially
例子
She jawed with her neighbors about the weather.
03
喋喋不休, 唠叨
to talk at length in a tedious or annoying way
例子
The professor cautioned the students not to jaw during examinations to maintain a quiet testing environment.
教授告诫学生考试期间不要喋喋不休，以保持安静的考试环境。
04
to reprimand angrily or seriously
例子
She was jawed by her parents for staying out late.
