prong
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/prɔːŋ/
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/prɒŋ/
A pointed part of an object, like a fork.
The prong of the fork was used to lift the food.
叉子的齿被用来叉起食物。
A separate part of a plan or action that works together with others.
The police used a multi-pronged approach to solve the case.
警方采用了多管齐下的方法来解决这个案子。
Having a certain number of pointed parts.
The three-pronged strategy was effective.
三管齐下的策略是有效的。