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单词 prick
释义

prick

​noun countable
UK /prɪk/
Other entries for this word
prick verb
prick out phrasal verb
prick (up) your ears phrase
Word Forms
singularprick
pluralpricks
DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    a quick feeling of sharp pain, caused by a sharp object making a hole on your skin

    He felt a tiny prick in his arm.

    Synonyms and related words
    Pain and pains
    ache
    agony
    anguish
    1. 1a
      a small hole made with something sharp

      You can get some diseases from cuts or needle pricks.

      Synonyms and related words
      Holes and openings in surfaces
      abyss
      aperture
      blowhole
  2. 2
    ​impolitea man’s penis
    Synonyms and related words
    Sex and reproductive organs
    balls
    bits
    bollocks
  3. 3
    ​offensivean insulting word for a man that you think is stupid, rude, or unpleasant
    Synonyms and related words
    Insulting words for a man
    pansy
    ape
    gorilla
  4. 4
    ​mainly literarya small, sharp, unpleasant feeling or emotion
    prick of:

    She felt a prick of resentment at having to ask him.

    Synonyms and related words
    Physical sensations and movements in response to emotions
    cringe
    cringe
    flinch

prick

​noun countable
US /prɪk/
Other entries for this word
prick verb
prick (up) your ears phrase
Word Forms
singularprick
pluralpricks
DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    a quick feeling of sharp pain, caused by a sharp object making a hole on your skin

    He felt a tiny prick in his arm.

    Synonyms and related words
    Pain and pains
    ache
    agony
    anguish
    1. 1a
      a small hole made with something sharp

      You can get some diseases from cuts or needle pricks.

      Synonyms and related words
      Holes and openings in surfaces
      abyss
      aperture
      blowhole
  2. 2
    ​offensivean insulting word for a man that you think is stupid, rude, or unpleasant
    Synonyms and related words
    Insulting words for a man
    pansy
    ape
    gorilla
  3. 3
    ​impolitea man’s penis
    Synonyms and related words
    Sex and reproductive organs
    balls
    beaver
    bits
  4. 4
    ​mainly literarya small, sharp, unpleasant feeling or emotion
    prick of:

    She felt a prick of resentment at having to ask him.

    Synonyms and related words
    Physical sensations and movements in response to emotions
    cringe
    cringe
    flinch

prick

​verb
UK /prɪk/
Other entries for this word
prick noun
prick out phrasal verb
prick (up) your ears phrase
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyprick
he/she/itpricks
present participlepricking
past tensepricked
past participlepricked
DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    transitive to make a very small hole in the surface of something with a sharp object

    He pricked his finger and drew blood.

    Prick the sausages with a fork.

    Synonyms and related words
    To make a hole, dent or line in something
    tear
    pierce
    pit
  2. 2
    transitive ​mainly literaryif tears prick your eyes, you feel as if you are going to cry

    Sudden tears pricked Alex’s eyes.

    Synonyms and related words
    Relating to crying and tears
    tear
    cry
    tearful
  3. 3
    intransitive/transitive to cause or experience a guilty or embarrassed feeling, when you know you are doing something wrong

    Her conscience pricked her.

    Synonyms and related words
    To make someone feel ashamed or embarrassed
    embarrass
    humiliate
    shame
    Synonyms and related words
    To be, or to become ashamed or embarrassed
    blush
    wince
    feel bad (about something)
  4. 4
    intransitive/transitive to experience a sharp stinging feeling, or to cause this feeling on someone’s skin or eyes

    Trickles of sweat pricked the back of her neck.

    Synonyms and related words
    To feel or cause physical pain and suffering
    suffer
    hurt
    ache
phrases
prick (up) your ears
phrasal verbs
prick out

prick

​verb
US /prɪk/
Other entries for this word
prick noun
prick (up) your ears phrase
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyprick
he/she/itpricks
present participlepricking
past tensepricked
past participlepricked
DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    transitive to make a very small hole in the surface of something with a sharp object

    He pricked his finger and drew blood.

    Prick the sausages with a fork.

    Synonyms and related words
    To make a hole, dent or line in something
    tear
    pierce
    puncture
  2. 2
    intransitive/transitive to cause or experience a guilty or embarrassed feeling, when you know you are doing something wrong

    Her conscience pricked her.

    Synonyms and related words
    To make someone feel ashamed or embarrassed
    embarrass
    humiliate
    shame
    Synonyms and related words
    To be, or to become ashamed or embarrassed
    be ashamed of someone
    blush
    wince
  3. 3
    transitive ​mainly literaryif tears prick your eyes, you feel as if you are going to cry

    Sudden tears pricked Alex’s eyes.

    Synonyms and related words
    Relating to crying and tears
    tear
    teardrop
    cry
  4. 4
    intransitive/transitive to experience a sharp stinging feeling, or to cause this feeling on someone’s skin or eyes

    Trickles of sweat pricked the back of her neck.

    Synonyms and related words
    To feel or cause physical pain and suffering
    suffer
    hurt
    ache
phrases
prick (up) your ears
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