vt.
1. 嚼,咀嚼,嚼碎
He chews gum.
他嚼口香糖。
2. 深思,細想,熟慮[(+over)]
I'll chew the problem over for a few days.
這個問題我會仔細思考幾天。
He chewed over the problem for several days before making his decision.
他對這個問題詳細考慮了好多天才作出決定。
vi.
1. 咀嚼[(+on)]
He can't chew without his false teeth.
他沒有假牙就嚼不動。
2. 深思,細想[(+on/upon)]
He took my offer after chewing on it.
仔細考慮後他接受了我的提議。
n.
1. 咀嚼[S]
2. 咀嚼物[C]