tongs

名词 tongs:

1. any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below
   同义词：pair of tongs

1. Our team went like hammer and tongs in the piano-smashing contest and easily own first prize.
   我们队在钢琴演奏大赛中劲头十足，轻而易举地赢得了一等奖。
2. We could hear the neighbours going at each other hammer and tongs.
   我们可以听见邻居大吵大闹的声音。
3. She uses tongs to add coals to the fire.
   她用火钳往炉火中添煤。