late 16c. (n.), 1650s (v.), from dove (n.) + tail. So called from resemblance of shape in the tenon or mortise of the joints to that of the birda??s tailfeather display. Related: Dovetailed.
雙語例句
1. It is important that we dovetail our respective interests.
讓我們各自的利益相吻合很重要。
來自柯林斯例句
2. I'm following up a few things that might dovetail.
我正追查幾件可能互相關聯的事。
來自柯林斯例句
3. The management of local affairs should dovetail regional interests with those of the country as a whole.
地方事務的管理應該使地方利益和國家的整體利益相吻合。
來自柯林斯例句
4. They must be closely monitored to make certain that diplomatic and military moves dovetail.