knife /naif/

Meaning

English definition

• (n.) edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
• (n.) a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point
• (v.) use a knife on

Chinese translation

• n. 小刀, 匕首
• vt. 切割, 伤害, 切, 戳
• vi. 劈开, 穿过

Word details

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

/naif/

Syllables

1

Exam levels

Middle-school · Gaokao · IELTS

Frequency

Zipf 4.41 · Rare

Word forms

knifed, knifing, knifes

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