Ⅰ (雕刻) engrave; carve; tattoo: ~ 版 cut a block for printing; ~ 身 tattoo Ⅱ (用于雕刻的铁板) steel or iron plates used for engraving or carving ◆镂骨铭心 engrave on the bones and imprint on the heart — remember forever with gratitude; be wholeheartedly grateful to sb.; 镂花 {工美} ornamental engraving; engrave (or carve) designs; 镂刻 enchase; engrave; carve; 镂空 {工美} hollow out; 镂心刻骨 inscribe a debt of gratitude on one's mind [in one's heart]