Front | prick |
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Pron | [prɪk] |
Back | 【PRICK】 When she was sewing she pricked her finger and made it bleed. 缝纫时她刺伤手指并流血。 【重点词汇】 prick v. 刺 |
Vocab | prickmake a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
If you pierce your skin with a thorn, needle, or similar sharp object, you prick your skin. The mark it leaves on you is also called a prick. You can also use prick to describe the sensation of tears welling — your favorite sad movie might make tears prick your eyes. Your conscience can prick you as well, when it makes you feel uncomfortable about something. Prick is also a vulgar term for a man's penis and a way to address someone (usually a man) who is acting like a total ass. It is best not to use these terms in polite company. All forms of 'prick' will appear on average once every 687 pages. prick pricker pricking |
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