gnaw
UK/nɒ:/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To bite or chew on something persistently; to cause persistent anxiety or distress.
啃，咬；折磨，使苦恼
n.
The act of gnawing.
啃咬
Root Breakdown
Native Englishgnawother
=gnaw
Common Collocations
- 1.gnaw on啃咬
- 2.gnaw at折磨
- 3.gnaw through咬穿
Example Sentences
- 1.
The dog continued to gnaw on the bone for hours.
- 2.
Doubt began to gnaw at her confidence as the deadline approached.