dovetail
US /ˈdʌv.teɪl/
UK /ˈdʌv.teɪl/
名詞
燕尾榫, 燕尾接合
a joint made by cutting corresponding projecting and receding parts in two pieces of wood or metal, such that they slot together tightly
範例:
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The cabinetmaker used a dovetail joint for strong construction.
櫥櫃製造商使用燕尾榫連接以實現堅固的結構。
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The intricate dovetail work on the antique chest was impressive.
古董箱上精巧的燕尾榫工藝令人印象深刻。
動詞
完美契合, 嚴絲合縫
to fit together exactly or to combine perfectly
範例:
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Their plans for the project dovetailed perfectly.
他們對專案的計畫完美契合。
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The two theories dovetail nicely, providing a comprehensive explanation.
這兩個理論完美結合，提供了全面的解釋。