| 词汇 | carve out |
| 释义 | Idiom carve outcarve out (something) 1. to create a reputation, rank, or job through skillful activities. She carved out a reputation for herself as a high-powered lawyer. 2. to get a part of something. Those companies carved out a sizable share of the imported pasta market. Phr V carve out carves, carving, carved carve out sth or carve sth out (never passive) to successfully create or obtain a work position {e.g. career, niche} by working for itShe's carved out a nice little career for herself as a daytime chat-show hostess.Over the last five years they've carved out a very profitable niche in the computer industry. carve out sth • carve sth out to succeed in achieving or obtaining something for yourself, especially with difficulty: New products like their electronic water filter have helped Kenwood carve out a bigger share of the UK market.carve out a career Comedian Keith Allen has carved out a successful career as a straight actor, appearing in several acclaimed TV dramas.carve out a niche (=find an activity or type of business where you are successful) Rank's attempt to carve out a niche in the US market failed because his films were too slow for American tastes. carve out1. Literally, to remove the inner part of an object. A noun or pronoun can be used between "carve" and "out." The first step in this recipe is to carve out your fruit and dispose of the seeds. They made canoes by carving out big logs. 2. To establish a niche or role for oneself. A noun or pronoun can be used between "carve" and "out." It took a long time, and many small acting parts, before I was able to carve out a career as a character actor. 3. To take or obtain a portion of something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "carve" and "out." I decided to invest in their unique product because I could see it carving out a chunk of the tech market in the near future. carve something out (of something)to remove something from the inside of something else by carving or cutting. She carved the insides out. She carved out the insides of the pumpkin. carve something outto hollow something out by carving; to make something hollow by carving. Can he carve a bowl out of such soft wood? He carved out the bowl of the pipe and then began to sand it. |
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