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to gouge
01
凿, 刻
to make a dent in something using a sharp or scooping tool
Transitive: to gouge a dent or hole in sth
Example
She carefully gouged a groove in the clay for the artistic design.
A deep scar was left where the knife had gouged the table.
02
勒索, 榨取
to obtain something, typically money or goods, through coercion, manipulation, or unfair means
Transitive: to gouge sb
Example
The unscrupulous landlord would gouge his tenants by constantly increasing the rent without justification.
这个不择手段的房东会通过不断没有理由地提高房租来榨取他的租客。
The unethical contractor would gouge clients by inflating the prices of materials and services.
这个不道德的承包商通过抬高材料和服务的价格来勒索客户。
Gouge
01
凿洞, 挖坑
the act of gouging
02
凿子, 沟刀
and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves
03
凹痕, 槽
an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
