If two things dovetail or if one thing dovetails with another, the two things fit together neatly or have some common characteristics.
例句
I'm following up a few things that might dovetail.我正追查几件可能互相关联的事。...an attempt to look for areas where U.S. interests can dovetail with Japanese concerns...寻找既符合美国利益又是日本关注点的领域的企图
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鸠形榫(接头)
A dovetail or a dovetail joint is a joint used for fitting two pieces of wood tightly together.