gnaw/nɔː/ (gnawed, gnawed或gnawn)

vt

1. (不停地)咬，啃

• The corner of the box has been gnawed off by a rat. 箱子的一角已被老鼠咬掉了。

2. 侵蚀，消耗；腐蚀

• Acid can gnaw the metal. 酸能腐蚀金属。

3. (病痛等)折磨,使苦恼

• Guilt gnawed his conscience. 愧疚折磨着他的良心。

vi

1. 咬，啃

• The rabbits are gnawing at the fence. 兔子在啃篱笆。

2. 侵蚀，消耗；腐蚀

• Rust gnawed away at the sword. 锈把剑腐蚀了。

3. 折磨

• Anxiety gnawed at my heart. 焦虑折磨着我。