Jaw
01
颌, 下颌
the lower bone of the face containing the chin and the bottom teeth
例子
He clenched his jaw in frustration when he heard the news.
当他听到这个消息时，他沮丧地咬紧了下巴。
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 lion 's powerful jaw allows it to crush bones.
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
The vise 's jaws held the metal piece firmly in place.
He adjusted the jaws of the clamp to fit the workpiece.
to jaw
01
to bite or chew food
例子
She jawed the sandwich absentmindedly while reading
The horse jaws its feed throughout the day.
02
to converse casually or socially
例子
They jawed for hours over coffee.
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
Despite the urgent deadline, he continued to jaw about unrelated topics, wasting valuable time.
尽管截止日期紧迫，他还是继续喋喋不休地谈论无关的话题，浪费了宝贵的时间。
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
The coach jawed the players for their sloppy performance.
She was jawed by her parents for staying out late.
