错
irregular; incorrect; mistake; avoid
Meanings
10 senses · 50 examplesverb
to be irregular; to be interspersed
Describes things arranged irregularly or interspersed with each other.
The branches are interlaced, blocking the path.
The houses in the mountains are irregularly arranged but very beautiful.
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These bricks aren't laid evenly; one is set in a bit.
The books on the shelf are arranged in a jumbled way.
Sunlight filters through the leaves, creating dappled light and shadow on the ground.
verb
to rub against each other
Describes the action of two objects rubbing against each other.
The upper and lower teeth are grinding loudly.
When he's nervous, his fingers rub together.
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The two stones rub against each other, making a harsh sound.
The machine parts are severely worn from rubbing.
She was so cold that her teeth chattered.
verb
to miss; to avoid collision
Can refer to physical avoidance or missing an opportunity.
The two cars passed each other on the narrow road.
I missed the last bus.
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Don't miss this good opportunity.
They cleverly avoided the guard's inspection.
I missed him at the elevator entrance.
verb
to stagger; to arrange to avoid conflict
Used for scheduling events to avoid time conflicts.
These two meetings can't be held at the same time; we need to stagger them.
We'll stagger the class times.
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The company arranges staff vacations to avoid peak times.
Exam times need to be staggered to avoid classroom conflicts.
They work in staggered shifts.
adjective
incorrect; wrong
Describes something that is not correct or accurate.
This character is written incorrectly.
This problem was calculated incorrectly.
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Your viewpoint is wrong.
He called my name incorrectly.
This answer is wrong.
noun
mistake; error
Refers to a mistake or error made by someone.
It's not his fault.
This accident is entirely my fault.
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He rarely makes mistakes at work.
We should learn from our mistakes.
There's nothing wrong with this plan.
adjective
good; not bad (used in negative constructions)
informalUsed in negative constructions to indicate something is good or not bad.
This painting is not bad.
This year's harvest will be good.
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This idea is good.
His physical condition is good.
This dish will taste good.
verb
to inlay with gold or silver
technicalRefers to the craft of inlaying gold or silver into carvings.
The gold-inlaid patterns on this bronze ware are very beautiful.
Ancient craftsmen were skilled in gold inlay techniques.
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This box is inlaid with silver.
The cultural relic restorer is applying gold inlay to this antique.
Gold inlay technology was highly developed during the Han Dynasty.
noun
grindstone for polishing jade
literaryA literary term referring to a grindstone used for polishing jade.
Ancient people used grindstones to polish jade.
This grindstone has a fine texture, suitable for polishing jade.
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Jadeware production requires special grindstones.
Ancient jade grindstones are on display in the museum.
Craftsmen carefully select grindstones to polish precious jade.
verb
to polish jade
literaryA literary term meaning to polish jade.
Jade cannot become a vessel without carving; stone cannot become jade without polishing.
The craftsman polished jade day and night, finally creating a treasure.
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This jade needs careful polishing to reveal its beauty.
He makes a living by polishing jade and has exquisite skills.
Ancient sayings go: Polishing jade is like grinding.