mortise
(also mortice), n (usu rectangular) hole cut in a piece of wood, etc to receive the end of another piece so that the two are held together (通常为矩形的)卯眼, 榫眼, 榫孔. Cf 参看 tenon. mortise (also mortice), v
1 [Tn.pr, Tn.p]
~ A to/into B; ~ A and B together join or fasten things with a mortise 用卯眼接合
The cross-piece is mortised into the upright post. 横梁和立柱是用榫眼接合一起的.
2 [Tn] cut a mortise in (sth) 在(某物上)开榫眼.
🗣️ 情景例句
Marriage between homesexuals is a controversial topic today.
同性恋者之间的婚姻如今是个具有争议的话题。
It really hurts.
可真疼。
We're going to meet here, outside the school gate, at two o'clock.