serrate
serrate — 形容詞
- serratepositive
- more serratecomparative
- most serratesuperlative
1. describes an edge that is cut into a series of small, sharp points or teeth, sim
鋸齒狀的
邊緣有鋸齒的
describes an edge that is cut into a series of small, sharp points or teeth, similar to those of a saw blade
Hao examined the serrate edge of the fossilized leaf under a microscope.
Hao 在顯微鏡下仔細觀察那片化石葉片的鋸齒狀邊緣。
serrate + noun (leaf edge); used in botany
Jin studied the serrate edge of the coral fragment under a magnifying glass.
Jin 在放大鏡下仔細觀察那片珊瑚碎片的鋸齒狀邊緣。
serrate edge + coral (biological specimen)
Botanists identify this species by the finely serrate margin of its leaves.
植物學家透過葉片上細密的鋸齒狀邊緣來辨識這個物種。
The serrate ridge on the iguana's back consists of small, pointed scales.
那隻鬣蜥背上的鋸齒狀脊線由細小尖銳的鱗片構成。
The caterpillar has a serrate ridge along its back that helps it hide among leaves.
那隻毛毛蟲背上有一道鋸齒狀的稜線，幫助牠在葉片中藏身。
- jagged
less regular; jagged edges are unevenly broken, while serrate implies a regular saw-like pattern
- toothed
broader term; any edge with projections can be toothed, not necessarily saw-shaped
- saw-toothed
direct equivalent in everyday language, especially for tool blades
- notched
implies V-shaped cuts removed from the edge rather than pointed projections
用法筆記
Common in botany and zoology to describe physical features such as leaf margins or insect body parts. In everyday contexts, the form 'serrated' is far more frequent; 'serrate' appears mainly in technical descriptions.
常見錯誤
serrate — 動詞
- serratepresent simple I / you / we / they
- serrates3rd person singular
- serrating-ing form
- serratedpast simple
1. to cut or shape the edge of a hard surface so that it forms a series of small, p
使成鋸齒
在邊緣切出鋸齒
to cut or shape the edge of a hard surface so that it forms a series of small, pointed notches, usually to improve grip or cutting performance
Using a small file, Wren carefully serrated the edge of the copper sheet.
Wren 用一把小銼刀仔細地在銅片邊緣切出鋸齒。
serrate + edge + [material]
The old craftsman serrated each blade by filing tiny grooves into the steel.
老工匠在每片刀片的鋼鐵上銼出細小凹槽，製成鋸齒邊。
Using a small triangular file, Alessia serrated the edge of the copper plate to create a decorative border.
Alessia 用一把小型三角銼刀在銅片邊緣鋸出鋸齒，做成裝飾邊。
To prevent slipping, the factory workers serrated the metal handles of the new garden tools.
為了防止滑手，工廠工人把新款園藝工具的金屬手柄邊緣加工成鋸齒狀。
文法句型
serrate + noun phrase (edge, blade, surface)
be + serrated (passive)
serrated + noun (attributive past participle)
用法筆記
This verb is almost always encountered in the past-participle form ('serrated') functioning as an adjective. The active form ('to serrate') is rare and belongs to technical or historical craft descriptions.