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paw

/pɔː/

CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #4873 in the learning path

动物的爪;脚掌

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Definitions

n. the foot of an animal such as a cat or dog

动物的爪;脚掌

v. to scratch or touch something repeatedly with a paw or hoof

用爪抓挠;用蹄刨

Example

The puppy rested one muddy paw on my knee.

小狗把一只沾满泥的爪子搭在我的膝盖上。

Urban wildlife may suffer paw injuries from broken glass and other waste left in public spaces.

城市野生动物可能因公共场所遗留的碎玻璃和其他垃圾而导致脚掌受伤。

Collocations

  • front paw
  • paw print
  • paw at the door

Usage tip

paw指整个脚掌;claw指尖锐的爪或爪甲。

FAQ

What does paw mean?
the foot of an animal such as a cat or dog to scratch or touch something repeatedly with a paw or hoof
How is paw pronounced?
UK /pɔː/, US /pɔː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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