動(dòng)詞 cleave:

1. separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
   同義詞：split, rive
2. make by cutting into
3. come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
   同義詞：cling, adhere, stick, cohere

1. He cleaved an apple with a knife.
   他用一把刀子將蘋果切開。
2. They cleaved a path through the wilderness.
   他們在荒原中開辟出一條路。

cleave

v.（動(dòng)詞）
cleft[klμft] 或 cleaved 或 clove [klôv] cleft 或 cleaved 或 clo.ven [klô.v…n] cleav.ing,cleaves
v.tr.（及物動(dòng)詞）
To split with or as if with a sharp instrument.See Synonyms at tear
劈開：用或類似于用鋒利的工具劈開參見 tear
To make or accomplish by or as if by cutting:
開路：通過或類似于通過砍切來制作或完成：
例句：
cleave a path through the ice.
從冰中劈開一條通路

To pierce or penetrate.
刺入，穿透
v.intr.（不及物動(dòng)詞）
Mineralogy To split or separate, especially along a natural line of division.
【礦物學(xué)】 裂開：劈開或分離，尤指沿天然紋理
To make one`s way; penetrate.
通過；穿過

來源：
Middle English cleven
中古英語 cleven
from Old English clôofan * see gleubh-
源自 古英語 clôofan *參見 gleubh-

【引伸】
cleav.able
adj.（形容詞）

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cleave
cleave 2

v.intr.（不及物動(dòng)詞）
cleaved,cleav.ing,cleaves
To adhere, cling, or stick fast.
附著，粘住：黏著、附著或緊貼
To be faithful:
忠實(shí)，堅(jiān)守：
例句：
cleave to one`s principles.
堅(jiān)守一個(gè)人的原則

來源：
Middle English cleven
中古英語 cleven
from Old English cleofian
源自 古英語 cleofian