mandible
n
(anatomy 解)
1 jaw, esp the lower jaw of mammals and fishes 颌; (尤指哺乳动物和鱼的)下颌. =>illus at skeleton 见skeleton插图.
2 upper or lower part of a bird's beak 鸟喙的上部或下部.
3 (in insects, etc) either half of the upper pair of jaws, used for biting and seizing (昆虫等的)大颚.
🗣️ 情景例句
I can't build a fire by rubbing two pieces of wood together.
我总不能靠着磨擦两片木柴来取火吧。
It may be even more valuable than money but it tastes awful!