cleaving
US /ˈkliːvɪŋ/
UK /ˈkliːvɪŋ/
動詞
1.
割る, 裂く
to split or sever (something), especially along a natural line or grain
例:
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The axe was used for cleaving wood.
斧は木を割るために使われた。
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The glacier was slowly cleaving its way through the mountain.
氷河はゆっくりと山を切り開いて進んでいた。
2.
固執する, 忠実に従う
to adhere or cling firmly or loyally to (something or someone)
例:
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He remained cleaving to his principles despite the pressure.
彼はプレッシャーにもかかわらず、自分の原則に固執し続けた。
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The ivy was cleaving to the old stone wall.
ツタは古い石壁にしっかりとくっついていた。