英语词汇“nick”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典-新都网

nick

(nĭk)

1. A shallow notch, cut, or indentation on an edge or a surface: nicks in the table; razor nicks on his chin.

2. Chiefly British Slang A prison or police station.

3. Printing A groove down the side of a piece of type used to ensure that it is correctly placed.

tr.v. nicked, nick·ing, nicks

a. To cut a nick or notch in.

b. To cut into and wound slightly: A sliver of glass nicked my hand.

2. To cut short; check: nicked an impulse to flee.

3. Slang To cheat, especially by overcharging.

4. Chiefly British Slang

a. To steal.

b. To arrest.

Idiom:

in the nick of time

Just at the critical moment; just in time.

[Middle English nik, possibly alteration (influenced by nokke, notch) of niche; see NICHE.]

单词	nick
释义	nick (nĭk) n. 1. A shallow notch, cut, or indentation on an edge or a surface: nicks in the table; razor nicks on his chin. 2. Chiefly British Slang A prison or police station. 3. Printing A groove down the side of a piece of type used to ensure that it is correctly placed. tr.v. nicked, nick·ing, nicks 1. a. To cut a nick or notch in. b. To cut into and wound slightly: A sliver of glass nicked my hand. 2. To cut short; check: nicked an impulse to flee. 3. Slang To cheat, especially by overcharging. 4. Chiefly British Slang a. To steal. b. To arrest. *Idiom:* *in the nick of time* Just at the critical moment; just in time. [Middle English nik, possibly alteration (influenced by nokke, notch) of niche; see NICHE.]
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