axe

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An axe is a tool used for cutting wood. It consists of a heavy metal blade that is sharp at one edge and attached by its other edge to the end of a long handle. 斧子

noun [专属名词]斧,斧子

She cleaved his skull (in two) with an axe.
她用斧头把他的颅骨劈成两半。

verb [vt. 及物动词]削减,撤销;解雇,开除;(用斧)砍

Community projects are being axed by hard-pressed social services departments.
社区项目正遭到受困社会服务部门的削减。

noun [专属名词]【名】 (Axe)(英)阿克斯,(瑞典)阿克塞(人名)

He maintained that he was protecting himself from Mr. Cox, who came at him with an axe.
他坚持说他是在自我防卫,因为考克斯先生手持斧头向他逼过来。

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