1703, past participle adjective based on Latin serratus (see serrate (adj.)). Serrating "sawing" attested from 1590s, but serrate as a transitive verb not attested before 1750 according to OED.
双语例句
1. The plant has serrated and hairy leaves.
这棵植物长着锯齿状的毛茸茸的叶子。
来自柯林斯例句
2. a knife with a serrated edge
带锯齿刃的刀
来自《权威词典》
3. Slash the tops of the loaves with a sharp serrated knife in a criss-cross pattern.
把烤面包顶部用锋利的锯齿刀交错切开。
来自柯林斯例句
4. Bread knives should have a serrated edge.
面包刀的刀刃应该有波浪齿。
来自辞典例句
5. The cells have an irregular shape with a slightly serrated border.
