나뭇결이나 자연적인 선을 따라 물체를 쪼개거나 가르다.
To split or sever something, especially along a natural line or grain.
예문:
"The lumberjack used a heavy maul to cleave the frozen logs for firewood."
"A single lightning strike was enough to cleave the ancient oak tree in two."
어떤 것에 단단히 달라붙거나 신념이나 사람에게 충실히 남다.
To stick fast to something or remain faithful to a belief or person.
예문:
"Despite the changing political climate, he continued to cleave to his core principles."
"The frightened child would cleave to his mother's side throughout the entire ceremony."
마치 쪼개는 것처럼 힘차게 뚫고 나아가다.
To make a way through something forcefully, as if by splitting it apart.
예문:
"The sharp prow of the ship began to cleave the calm waters of the bay."
"The eagle's wings seemed to cleave the thin mountain air with effortless grace."
화학 결합을 끊어 분자를 분해하거나 생물학적 세포를 분열시키다.
To split a molecule by breaking a chemical bond or to divide a biological cell.
예문:
"Specific enzymes are required to cleave the protein chain at precise locations."
"After fertilization, the zygote begins to cleave into multiple smaller cells."