- 角(horn (animal))RADICAL
- 刀(blade; knife edge)ASSOCIATIVE
- 牛(cow; cattle)ASSOCIATIVE
Use a knife to separate horns from an ox — that's the meaning of "resolve" (to take apart, to decompose).
to try to cover up in an embarrassing situation
to try to cover up in an embarrassing situation
He tried to make a joke of it, but nobody believed him.
to justify oneself
He tried to explain it away with a joke.
to find excuses
He tried to make a joke to cover up his embarrassment.
Use a knife to separate horns from an ox — that's the meaning of "resolve" (to take apart, to decompose).
to try to cover up in an embarrassing situation
to try to cover up in an embarrassing situation
He tried to make a joke of it, but nobody believed him.
to justify oneself
He tried to explain it away with a joke.
to find excuses
He tried to make a joke to cover up his embarrassment.
Use a knife to separate horns from an ox — that's the meaning of "resolve" (to take apart, to decompose).
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