"wedge" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 楔子
• 楔形物

Definition

“楔子”是一种一端厚一端薄的物体，用来分开或固定东西，也指任何三角形或楔形的物体。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Wedge” 既可表示工具（如 door wedge 门楔），也表示三角形物体（如 a wedge of cheese 一块三角奶酪）。常作名词，也可作动词（to wedge something 固定住）。常见搭配：“a wedge between”，“potato wedge”。

Examples

He used a wedge to keep the door open.

他用**楔子**把门撑开。

She cut a wedge of cheese for her sandwich.

她切了一块**楔形**奶酪做三明治。

Insert the wedge firmly between the rocks.

将**楔子**牢牢插在岩石之间。

I’ll have the chicken salad and a side of potato wedges, please.

我要鸡肉沙拉和一份土豆**楔形块**，谢谢。

There's a wedge of sunlight coming through the window.

窗户透进一束**楔形**阳光。

Can you wedge your bag under the seat so it's out of the way?

你能把你的包**楔住**在座位下面，让它不碍事吗？