nail
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/neɪl/
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/neɪl/
the hard part at the end of your fingers and toes
She painted her nails with red polish.
她用红色指甲油涂了指甲。
a small metal pin used to join wood or hang things
He used a nail to hang the picture on the wall.
他用钉子把画挂在墙上。
to attach something using a nail
I nailed the board to the wall.
我把木板钉在墙上。
to catch someone doing something wrong
The detective finally nailed the thief.
侦探终于抓住了小偷。
to prove something is false
He nailed the false rumor with evidence.
他用证据揭穿了虚假谣言。
to do something perfectly
She nailed the difficult dance move.
她完美地完成了那个困难的舞蹈动作。