"cleaving" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈkɫiv

KLEEV-ing

UK

klˈiːvɪŋ

KLEEV-ing

释义

"Cleaving" usually means splitting or cutting something apart, often with force, like with a knife. In old or literary texts, it can also mean to stick closely to someone or something.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈkɫiv

英式英语

klˈiːvɪŋ

简化发音

美式

KLEEV-ing

英式

KLEEV-ing

语境中听

He swung the axe, cleaving the log in two.

With one stroke, the sword was cleaving the air.

The scientist studied enzymes that are cleaving proteins.

Old stories tell of heroes cleaving mountains with their swords.