
好词典

源自古英语 cnīf,可能与古诺尔斯语 knīfr 有关,意为刀。
❶ knife 的复数形式,指用于切割或刺穿的工具,通常由金属刀片和手柄组成。
“The chef sharpened his knives before preparing the meal.”
(厨师在准备餐食前磨利了他的刀具。)
“She carefully placed the knives in the dishwasher.”
(她小心地把刀具放进洗碗机。)
under the knife — 指正在接受手术或外科治疗,常用于非正式场合。
“He went under the knife for a minor surgery.”
(他接受了一个小手术。)
stick the knife in — 比喻在某人已经处于困境时进一步伤害或批评他们。
“After he lost his job, his so-called friends stuck the knife in.”
(在他失业后,他所谓的朋友们落井下石。)