carve /BrEkɑːv; NAmEkɑːrv/ ► SEE ALLcarve sth outcarve sb/sth up carve sth up●ˌcarve sth ˈout1. ( ˌcarve sth ˈout of sth) (geology地质学) to make a physical feature in the earth’s surface over a long period of time through the action of water, ice, weather, etc.形成（地貌）◆The valley was carved out by glaciers. 这片峡谷是冰川冲刷而成的。NOTEOften used in the passive.常用于被动语态。2.(for yourself)to build a successful career, a good reputation, etc., often with difficulty or hard work开辟，闯出（自己的路）；成就（职业生涯、声誉等）◆She carved out a unique niche for herself in the music business. 她成就了自己在音乐界的独特地位。◆He’s carved out a successful career in the building industry. 他在建筑业事业有成。OBJcareer, name, niche[v + adv + n][v + n/pron + adv]1also[v + n/pron + adv + prep]●ˌcarve sb/sth ˈup (BrE, informal) 1.to wound sb or their face badly with a knife用刀伤害（人）；用刀划伤（脸）◆He got carved up outside the pub last night. 昨天夜里他在酒吧外面被人用刀刺伤。2.to go past a moving vehicle ahead of you and then suddenly move in front of it in a dangerous way超车抢道；变道超车◆I was carved up by a lunatic in a Porsche. 一个开保时捷的疯子强行超车抢了我的车道。◆We saw the van carve up several cars, before turning left. 我们看见小货车变道超了几辆车后向左拐弯了。OBJperson, car SYNcut sb/sth up (BrE) [v + n/pron + adv][v + adv + n]●ˌcarve sth ˈupto divide a company, an area of land, etc. into parts and share them out划分；分割；分享◆They carved the territory up into three provinces. 他们把那片领土划为三个省。◆The thieves hurriedly carved up the loot. 窃贼匆忙瓜分了赃物。[v + adv + n][v + n/pron + adv]▸ˈcarve-up
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[singular] (BrE, informal) the act of dividing sth up into parts and sharing them out划分；瓜分；分享