chisel
gb/t͡ʃˈɪzəl/ us/t͡ʃˈɪzəl/
B1
英语
véső, vés, farag, csiszol, átver, kicsal, lehúz, szélhámos, kidolgoz, élesen kirajzol
名词
B1
1
véső
B2
用法模式：
a chisel; a [type] chisel
He tapped the chisel with a hammer to remove the old tile.
Kalapáccsal ütögette a vésőt, hogy eltávolítsa a régi csempét.
You’ll need a sharp chisel to cut a clean joint in the wood.
Éles vésőre lesz szükséged, hogy pontos illesztést alakíts ki a fában.
The sculptor picked up a chisel and began working on the marble.
学习者例句
He used a chisel to cut the wood.
Vésővel vágta a fát.
This chisel is very sharp.
Ez a véső nagyon éles.
常见错误：
Don’t confuse chisel (a tool) with scissors (for cutting paper, cloth, etc.).
含义
tool for cutting hard material
搭配
wood chisel
|stone chisel
|cold chisel
|sharp chisel
|blunt chisel
|use a chisel
|tap a chisel
|chisel and hammer
|a set of chisels
|carpenter's chisel
近义词
carving tool (General term; a chisel is a specific type of carving tool.)
主题
tools
|crafts
|diy
释义
a tool used to cut or shape wood or stone
A metal tool with a sharp flat edge at one end, used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal, usually by pushing it by hand or striking it with a hammer.
动词
B2
2
vés
B2
用法模式：
chisel [something]; chisel [something] into/out of [material]
They chiseled the design into the stone wall.
Belevésték a mintát a kőfalba.
I had to chisel away the hardened plaster before repainting.
Újrafestés előtt le kellett vésnem a megkeményedett vakolatot.
She chiseled the excess wood off the edge to make it fit.
学习者例句
He chiseled a small hole in the rock.
Egy kis lyukat vésett a sziklába.
常见错误：
Use ‘carve’ for general cutting; ‘chisel’ suggests using the specific tool.
含义
cut or carve with a chisel
搭配
chisel a groove
|chisel a channel
|chisel a joint
|chisel a notch
|chisel details
|chisel stone
|chisel wood
|chisel marble
|chisel a statue
|carefully chisel
近义词
carve (Broader; ‘chisel’ emphasizes the tool and chipping action.)
|
chip (Focuses on removing small pieces; may not imply shaping.)
反义词
smooth (Opposite action: making a surface even rather than cutting into it.)
主题
tools
|crafts
|diy
释义
to shape something using a chisel
To cut, shape, or carve a hard material using a chisel.
动词
B2
3
用法模式：
chisel [something] (into/from) [something]
Over years, he chiseled his story into a tight, compelling novel.
Évek alatt feszes, magával ragadó regénnyé csiszolta a történetét.
The artist chiseled the rough block into a recognizable figure.
A művész felismerhető alakot faragott a nyers tömbből.
She chiseled the argument down to its main point.
学习者例句
He chiseled the block into a statue.
A tömbből szobrot faragott.
常见错误：
Learners sometimes use ‘chisel’ where ‘polish’ fits better; ‘chisel’ implies removing material.
含义
shape by cutting or chipping
搭配
chisel a figure
|chisel a form
|chisel a face
|chisel something out
|chisel something into shape
|meticulously chisel
|roughly chisel
|chisel away at
|chisel a masterpiece
|chisel details into
近义词
sculpt (More general artistic term; ‘chisel’ highlights the cutting/removal method.)
|
hew (Usually rough cutting, especially of wood or stone.)
反义词
build (Opposite process: adding material rather than removing it.)
主题
crafts
|art
|work
释义
to shape something little by little by cutting pieces away
To form or refine something by repeatedly removing small pieces, especially from a hard surface; often used figuratively.
动词
C1
INFORMAL
4
用法模式：
chisel [someone] out of [money/something]; chisel [something] from [someone]
He tried to chisel the contractor into doing extra work for free.
Megpróbálta átverni a vállalkozót, és ingyen elvégeztetni vele a pluszmunkát.
Tourists were chiseled out of hundreds of dollars by a fake guide.
Egy hamis idegenvezető több száz dollárt csalt ki a turistáktól.
They accused the company of chiseling customers with hidden fees.
学习者例句
Someone tried to chisel me out of my money.
Valaki megpróbálta kicsalni tőlem a pénzemet.
常见错误：
This meaning is informal; in formal writing prefer ‘defraud’ or ‘swindle’.
含义
cheat someone out of money
搭配
chisel someone out of money
|chisel a discount
|chisel an advantage
|try to chisel
|chisel your way into
|chisel someone
|chisel money from someone
|chisel a deal
|chisel a refund
|chisel an extra
近义词
swindle (More common and neutral than ‘chisel’ for fraud.)
|
scam (Emphasizes a scheme or trick; ‘chisel’ can sound more like petty cheating.)
|
cheat (Broader; not always about money.)
反义词
reimburse (Opposite outcome: paying back rather than taking unfairly.)
|
deal fairly (Opposite behavior in a transaction.)
主题
crime
|money
|business
释义
to trick someone to get money or something valuable
To cheat or swindle someone, especially to get money or an advantage unfairly.
名词
C1
INFORMAL
5
szélhámos
B2
用法模式：
a chisel
Don’t lend him money—he’s a chisel and you’ll never see it again.
Ne adj neki kölcsön pénzt – szélhámos, és soha többé nem látod a pénzed.
They warned us that the neighborhood had a few chisels who target newcomers.
Arra figyelmeztettek minket, hogy a környéken néhány szélhámos az újonnan érkezőket veszi célba.
常见错误：
More common noun forms are ‘con artist’ or ‘scammer’; this use can sound dated in some regions.
含义
person who cheats or swindles
搭配
petty chisel
|a total chisel
|call someone a chisel
|known chisel
近义词
con artist (More common; often implies an elaborate trick.)
|
scammer (Modern and common; often about online or organized scams.)
|
cheat (General term; not always specifically about money.)
反义词
honest person (Opposite character trait in dealings with others.)
主题
people
|crime
|money
释义
a person who tricks people for money
A person who cheats or swindles others, especially for money; a chiseler.
动词
B2
6
kidolgoz
B2
用法模式：
chisel [something]; chisel [something] into [shape]
He spent months in the gym to chisel his abs.
Hónapokig járt edzőterembe, hogy kidolgozza a hasizmait.
The lighting chiseled the actor’s cheekbones in the close-up.
A megvilágítás élesen kirajzolta a színész arccsontjait a közeli felvételen.
A good diet can help chisel a more defined look.
学习者例句
He wants to chisel his muscles.
Ki szeretné dolgozni az izmait.
常见错误：
Often used figuratively; avoid using it for soft materials where ‘shape’ is more natural.
含义
make features sharply defined
搭配
chisel abs
|chisel a jawline
|chisel your physique
|chisel your body
|chisel arms
|chisel your shoulders
|workouts to chisel
|chiseled look
|chisel definition
|chisel into shape
近义词
sculpt (Very common in fitness/beauty contexts; less tied to cutting tools.)
|
define (Focuses on making muscles more visible rather than creating size.)
|
tone (Fitness term emphasizing firmness rather than sharp definition.)
反义词
soften (Opposite effect: making lines or definition less sharp.)
主题
appearance
|health_fitness
|media
释义
to make something look strong and clearly shaped
To make something, especially someone’s body or facial features, look sharply defined as if carved.
语法
词典原形
chisel
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈɪzəl/
US/t͡ʃˈɪzəl/
音节与重音
chisel （1 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (chisel)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: chisel
- Plural: chisels
Verb
- Base: chisel
- 3rd Person Singular: chisels
- Present Participle: chiseling, chiselling
- Past: chiseled, chiselled
词族
Forms
Advanced or less common
chiseler
noun
相关表达
chisel [someone] out of [money/something]
1/t͡ʃˈɪzəl sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈaʊt əv mˈoʊnisəmˈɛθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
informal
cheat someone to get something
to trick someone and take their money
例句
- The scammer chiseled her out of her savings.
- They claimed the salesman chiseled them out of an extra fee.
- He was arrested for chiseling elderly people out of thousands of dollars.
chisel away (at)
1/t͡ʃˈɪzəl əwˈeɪ ˈæt/
phrasal verb
work steadily in small steps
to keep working at something little by little
例句
- She’s been chiseling away at her thesis for months.
- We spent the afternoon chiseling away at the ice on the steps.
- Little by little, he chiseled away at his debt.
学习者例句
- I am chiseling away at my homework.
chisel down
1/t͡ʃˈɪzəl dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
reduce an amount gradually
to make something smaller or cheaper little by little
例句
- We managed to chisel the price down by ten percent.
- The editor chiseled the article down to 800 words.
- Over time, they chiseled down the backlog by tackling a few tasks each day.
学习者例句
- We chiseled the cost down.
chisel in
1/t͡ʃˈɪzəl ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
carve words into hard surface
to write on stone or metal by carving it
例句
- They chiseled in the dates along the bottom of the monument.
- His name was chiseled in beside the others.
- The mason chiseled the message in carefully, letter by letter.
chisel off
1/t͡ʃˈɪzəl ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
remove by cutting or chipping
to remove something by cutting it away
例句
- We had to chisel off the old adhesive before installing the new flooring.
- He carefully chiseled the paint off the hinges.
- The restorer chiseled off the damaged layer without harming the stone underneath.
学习者例句
- He chiseled off the old glue.
chisel out
1/t͡ʃˈɪzəl ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
carve by cutting pieces away
to make something by carving it from stone or wood
例句
- The workers chiseled out a channel for the wiring.
- She chiseled out a small figure from a piece of soapstone.
- He chiseled out a place for himself in the industry.
学习者例句
- They chiseled out a hole in the wall.