whittle
[ˈhwitl]
e.g.
[ˈhwitl]
| vt. | 切, 削(木头); 使逐渐变小 |
| He is whittling down the branch with a knife to make a handle for his hoe. | 他在用刀削树枝做一把锄头柄。 | 他在用刀削樹枝做一把鋤頭柄。 |

