toe
n
1
(a) each of the five divisions of the front part of the human foot (人的)脚趾. =>illus at foot 见 foot 插图.
(b) similar part of an animal´s foot (动物的)足趾.
2 part of a sock, shoe, etc that covers the toes (袜、 鞋等的)足尖部. =>illus at shoe 见 shoe 插图.
3 (idm 习语) dig one´s heels/toes in => dig1. from head to foot/toe => head1. from top to toe => top1. on one´s `toes ready for action; alert 准备行动的; 警觉的
The constant threat of danger kept us all on our toes. 我们因随时都会发生危险而保持警觉. tread on sb´s corns/toes => tread. toe, v (pt, pp toed, pres p toeing) (idm 习语) toe the (party) `line; US also toe the `mark obey the orders of one´s group or party; conform 服从团体或党的命令; 遵从.