carve out
US /kɑrv aʊt/
UK /kɑrv aʊt/
短语动词
1.
开创, 开辟, 建立
to create or obtain something that is difficult to achieve, especially a position or role for oneself
示例:
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She managed to carve out a successful career in a competitive industry.
她成功地在竞争激烈的行业中开创了事业。
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He wants to carve out a niche for himself in the market.
他想在市场中开辟自己的利基。
2.
雕刻, 开辟, 凿出
to cut something out of a larger piece of material
示例:
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The sculptor will carve out the figure from a block of marble.
雕塑家将从一块大理石中雕刻出这个人物。
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They had to carve out a path through the dense jungle.
他们不得不开辟一条穿过茂密丛林的小路。