| 单词 | to stub toe |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto stub (one's) toe a. to stub (one's) toe (see quot. 1848.) Also figurative. Formerly chiefly U.S. ΘΚΠ the world > movement > impact > impinge [verb (intransitive)] > against an obstacle with the foot > with the toe stump1828 to stub (one's) toe1848 1848 J. R. Bartlett Dict. Americanisms (at cited word) ‘To stub one's toe’, is to strike it against anything in walking or running; an expression often used by boys and others who go barefoot. c1850 ‘Dow, Jr.’ in W. Jerdan Yankee Humour (1853) 58 When I stubbed my toes. 1897 M. Kingsley Trav. W. Afr. 114 You are rather liable to what Captain Eversfield graphically describes as ‘stub your toe’ against lava-like rock. 1906 A. Werner Natives Brit. Central Afr. vi. 140 The formation of a virulent ulcer every time a person stubbed a toe or barked a shin. 1957 Economist 19 Oct. 194/1 At a time when the Middle East has become more of a happy hunting ground for Russians seeking friends and influence than ever before, it is on Turkey that they are always stubbing their toe. 1967 Boston Sunday Herald 7 May (Show Guide) 17/2 The senator stubbed his toe just once, and Overbury has the goods on him. When the time comes to peddle them..knocking off Burden Day is easy. 1976 ‘J. Ross’ I know what it's like to Die xix. 126 It was a reputable organisation. At least, insofar as it hadn't stubbed its corporate toes on, or interfered with, anything under the supervision of the superintendent's own bailiwick. < as lemmas |
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