tap

/tæp/

cut a female screw thread with a tap

Chinese meaning: 攻丝；在……上开孔

The mechanic tapped the metal plate to create threads for the bolt.

机械师在金属板上攻丝，以便螺栓拧入。

You need to tap the hole carefully to avoid damaging the material.

你需要小心地攻丝，以免损坏材料。