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Sliver Meaning in English

word

ˈsɫɪvɝ
SLIV-er
ˈslɪv.əː
SLIV-uh

释义

A very thin, narrow piece that has been cut or broken off from something larger, often wood, glass, or food.

用法与细微差别

'Sliver' is mainly used for very thin or tiny fragments, often with the idea of sharpness (like a wood splinter) or delicacy (a sliver of cheese). Common collocations: 'a sliver of wood', 'a sliver of glass', 'a sliver of cake'. Don't confuse with 'splinter' (usually just wood).

例句

He got a sliver of wood in his finger.

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She ate only a small sliver of cake.

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A sliver of glass fell on the floor.

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Could I have just a sliver of cheese with my crackers?

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There was just a sliver of moonlight coming through the window.

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Don't worry—it's just a tiny sliver, it will come out with tweezers.

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