Definitions
n. An object thick at one end and thin at the other.
楔子；楔形物
v. To push something tightly into a narrow space.
楔住；塞入
Example
He slid a wooden wedge under the heavy door.
他把一个木楔塞到沉重的门下面。
Disagreements over resource allocation can drive a wedge between neighbouring communities and weaken regional cooperation.
资源分配上的分歧可能导致相邻社区失和，并削弱区域合作。
Collocations
- a wooden wedge
- a wedge of cheese
- wedge the door open
- drive a wedge between
Usage tip
drive a wedge between 比喻挑起隔阂或分裂。
FAQ
- What does wedge mean?
- An object thick at one end and thin at the other. To push something tightly into a narrow space.
- How is wedge pronounced?
- UK /wedʒ/, US /wedʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
