The word "whittle" is a verb meaning to shave or cut wood, and can also be used figuratively to mean to reduce or diminish. It also has a noun definition, referring to a carving knife.
这个单词 "whittle" 是一个动词，意思是削、切木头，也可以引申为削弱或减少。它还有一个名词释义，指屠刀。
| 单词 | whittle |
|---|---|
| 音标 | [ˈwɪtl] [ˈhwɪtl:, ˈwɪtl:] |
| 释义 | v.["切，削（木头）","削弱","减少"] n.["屠刀"] |
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