dovetail

dovetail
noun
  1. a joint formed by one or more tapered projections (tenons) on one piece which interlock with corresponding notches or recesses (mortises) in another
    鸠尾接合,鸠尾榫接头
    ■a tenon used in such a joint, typically wider at its extremity
    (通常末端宽一些的)鸠尾榫,楔形榫
verb
  1. [with obj.]join together by means of a dovetail
    以鸠尾榫连接
    ■fit or cause to fit together easily and conveniently
    使吻合,和…吻合
    [with obj.]plan to enable parents to dovetail their career and family commitments.
    让父母能兼顾事业和家庭的计划。
    [no obj.]flights that dovetail with the working day.
    与工作日相吻合的航班。
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