knives

《柯林斯词典》（Collins Dictionary）

knives [plural noun]

1. a cutting tool consisting of a sharp-edged metal blade and a handle, used for cutting or as a weapon
2. in cooking, a knife is a tool with a sharp blade that is used to prepare and cut food
3. any instrument or tool resembling a knife, such as a paper knife or a surgeon's scalpel

形容词形式

knifelike [adjective]

1. resembling a knife in shape or function; sharp

名词形式

knifing [noun]

1. the act or process of using a knife
2. an act of stabbing or wounding someone with a knife

词语辨析

1. knives vs. forks:
Knives are sharp-edged tools used for cutting, while forks are utensils with prongs used for spearing and lifting food.

2. knives vs. swords:
Knives are smaller cutting tools with a single-edged or double-edged blade, whereas swords are long-bladed weapons with a handle.

3. knives vs. scissors:
Knives have a single-edged or double-edged blade, whereas scissors have two blades pivoted together in the middle.

词汇扩充

1. pocket knife: a small knife with a folding blade that can be kept in a pocket

2. chef's knife: a versatile knife with a broad, tapered blade used for various kitchen tasks

3. hunting knife: a knife used for hunting, typically with a fixed blade and a handle suitable for gripping

近义词

blade, cutlery, dagger, scalpel

反义词

blunt, dull

《牛津词典》（Oxford Dictionary）

knives [plural noun]

1. an instrument composed of a blade fixed into a handle, used for cutting or as a weapon
2. an instrument resembling a knife, especially a blade or sharp-edged piece used as a weapon

词语辨析

1. knives vs. swords:
Knives are smaller cutting instruments with a sharp-edged blade, while swords are larger weapons with a longer blade.

2. knives vs. scissors:
Knives typically have a single-edged or double-edged blade, whereas scissors have two blades with a pivoted joint.

词汇扩充

1. butter knife: a blunt table knife used for spreading butter

2. penknife: a small pocket knife with one or more blades that fold into the handle

3. throwing knife: a knife designed and weighted for throwing

用法

1. carry a knife: to have a knife in one's possession

2. sharpen a knife: to make a knife's blade sharp or sharper

3. sheath a knife: to put a knife into its protective covering

例句

1. He used a sharp knife to slice the bread.（他用一把锋利的刀子切面包。）
2. She always keeps a knife in her handbag for safety.（她总是随身带一把刀子以确保安全。）
3. The chef skillfully wielded his knives in the kitchen.（厨师在厨房里熟练地挥舞着刀子。）
4. He was charged with assault with a deadly weapon—a knife.（他被指控以一把致命的武器——刀子进行攻击。）
5. The surgeon carefully used a knife to make the incision.（外科医生小心地使用刀子进行切口。）
6. The knifelike wind cut through their clothes.（刺骨的风穿透了他们的衣服。）
7. His knifing of the victim shocked the community.（他对受害者的刺伤使社区震惊。）