Definitions
n. either bone structure in the mouth that holds the teeth
颌；颚
Example
My jaw felt sore after chewing the hard bread.
嚼完那块硬面包后，我的下颌有些酸痛。
Protective equipment can reduce the risk of jaw injuries among people who participate in contact sports.
防护装备可以降低接触性运动参与者颌部受伤的风险。
Collocations
- lower jaw
- upper jaw
- clench your jaw
- jaw injury
Usage tip
jaw指颌骨或颌部；chin仅指脸部最下方的下巴。
FAQ
- What does jaw mean?
- either bone structure in the mouth that holds the teeth
- How is jaw pronounced?
- UK /dʒɔː/, US /dʒɔː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
