claw1/klɔ; klɔː/n [C] a sharp curved nail on an animal or bird〔动物或鸟类的〕爪see picture on page 见 A2 页图
claw2v [I,T] 1 to tear or pull at something, using your fingers or nails〔用手指或爪〕撕﹔抓: +at The kitten clawed at my trousers. 那只小猫抓我的裤子。2 if you claw your way somewhere, you use a lot of effort and determination to reach a place or position 奋力前进﹔努力争取: claw your way up/back etc Hanson has clawed his way to the top. 汉森已经爬到了最高位置。