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rake

UK/reik/US
C2

Definitions

n.

A garden tool with a row of teeth on a long handle, used for gathering leaves or loosening soil; a dissolute, immoral man

耙子;浪子,放荡的人

v.

To gather, smooth, or loosen with a rake; to search through thoroughly

用耙子耙;仔细搜索

Root Breakdown

Native English
rakeother
=rake

Common Collocations

  • 1.garden rake园艺耙子
  • 2.rake leaves耙落叶
  • 3.rake over反复翻查/耙梳
  • 4.old rake老浪子

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She used a rake to gather the fallen leaves into a pile.

  • 2.

    The old rake spent his fortune on gambling and lavish parties.

  • 3.

    He raked the soil smooth before planting the seeds.

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