tongs

tɔŋz

GRE

n. any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below

n. 钳子, 夹具
[医] 钳

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使用频率

tongs 是一个名词，表示一种夹具，没有明显的词根词缀分析，但可以联想到其用途与“夹”的动作相关。

例句

1. I used tongs to pick up the hot potatoes.

我用夹子夹起热土豆。

2. Please pass me the tongs so I can serve the salad.

请把夹子递给我，这样我可以盛沙拉。

3. The chef used tongs to flip the burgers on the grill.

厨师用夹子翻转烤架上的汉堡。