scissors
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsɪzəz/🇺🇸 US/'sizәz/
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Definitions
n.
A cutting tool with two blades joined at a pivot, used for cutting paper, cloth, and other thin materials
剪刀
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishscissorsother
=scissors
Common Collocations
- 1.a pair of scissors一把剪刀
- 2.scissors and paste剪贴(拼凑)
- 3.nail scissors指甲剪
- 4.scissors kick剪式踢腿/剪刀腿
Example Sentences
- 1.
She used scissors to cut the wrapping paper.
- 2.
Could you pass me the scissors? I need to cut this wrapping paper.
- 3.
A good pair of scissors is essential in any sewing kit.
- 4.
The gymnast performed a perfect scissors move on the pommel horse.