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to pinch
01
mencubit, memencet
to tightly grip and squeeze something, particularly someone's flesh, between one's fingers
Transitive: to pinch sb/sth
Contoh-contoh
He had to pinch the bridge of his nose to alleviate the growing headache.
Dia harus mencubit pangkal hidungnya untuk meredakan sakit kepala yang semakin parah.
The chef instructed the students to pinch the edges of the pastry to create a decorative pattern.
Koki menginstruksikan para siswa untuk mencubit tepi adonan untuk menciptakan pola dekoratif.
02
mencubit, mengatupkan
to compress or press one's lips together, typically as a reaction to stress, tension, or discomfort
Transitive: to pinch one's lips
Contoh-contoh
He pinched his lips as he listened to the bad news.
Dia mengatupkan bibirnya saat mendengar kabar buruk.
The child pinched her lips, feeling nervous before the performance.
Anak itu mencubit bibirnya, merasa gugup sebelum pertunjukan.
03
mencubit, menekan
to cause discomfort or distress
Transitive: to pinch one's body or mind
Contoh-contoh
The tight shoes were pinching her toes, causing discomfort throughout the day.
Sepatu yang ketat mencubit jari-jarinya, menyebabkan ketidaknyamanan sepanjang hari.
The biting cold wind pinched their cheeks as they walked through the winter storm.
Angin dingin yang menusuk mencubit pipi mereka saat mereka berjalan melalui badai musim dingin.
04
mencubit, memangkas
to remove the growing tip or end portion of a plant to encourage branching or bushier growth
Transitive: to pinch the tips of a plant
Contoh-contoh
To encourage a more compact shape, she regularly pinches the tips of her potted geraniums.
Untuk mendorong bentuk yang lebih kompak, dia secara teratur mencubit ujung geranium potnya.
The florist pinched the ends of the rose stems to encourage lateral growth and more blooms.
Tukang bunga itu mencubit ujung batang mawar untuk mendorong pertumbuhan lateral dan lebih banyak bunga.
Contoh-contoh
I realized that someone had pinched my pen from my desk.
Saya menyadari bahwa seseorang telah mengambil pena saya dari meja.
She pinched a few candies from the jar without her mother noticing.
Dia mengambil beberapa permen dari toples tanpa sepengetahuan ibunya.
06
menangkap, menggrebek
to take someone into custody
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to pinch sb
InformalContoh-contoh
The police pinched him for shoplifting at the supermarket.
Polisi menangkapnya karena mencuri di supermarket.
They pinched the suspect after he tried to flee the scene of the crime.
Mereka menangkap tersangka setelah dia mencoba melarikan diri dari TKP.
Pinch
01
cubitan, jepitan
the act of grasping or squeezing something firmly between the thumb and fingers
Contoh-contoh
The doctor performed a skin elasticity test by giving the patient 's forearm a gentle pinch.
Dokter melakukan tes elastisitas kulit dengan memberikan cubitan lembut pada lengan bawah pasien.
He used a pinch to pick up the tiny thread from the floor.
Dia menggunakan cubitan untuk mengambil benang kecil dari lantai.
02
sejumput
a slight amount of something one can hold between the index finger and thumb
Contoh-contoh
Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor of the dish.
Tambahkan sejumput garam untuk meningkatkan rasa hidangan.
He sprinkled a pinch of cinnamon on top of his coffee.
Dia menaburkan sejumput kayu manis di atas kopinya.
03
penangkapan, penahanan
an act of taking someone into custody
Contoh-contoh
The detective called headquarters to report the pinch and request transport.
Detektif itu menelepon markas untuk melaporkan penangkapan dan meminta transportasi.
After the pinch, the suspect was read his rights and placed in a holding cell.
Setelah penangkapan, tersangka dibacakan hak-haknya dan ditempatkan di sel tahanan.
04
cubitan, gigitan cepat
a quick, sharp bite or snip, often resulting in a sudden, brief sensation of pain or discomfort
Contoh-contoh
The crab gave a quick pinch with its claws when she tried to pick it up.
Kepiting memberikan cubitan cepat dengan capitnya ketika dia mencoba mengambilnya.
He felt a sharp pinch as he accidentally caught his finger in the door hinge.
Dia merasakan cubitan tajam saat tidak sengaja menjepit jarinya di engsel pintu.
05
situasi kritis, darurat
a critical, urgent situation that demands quick response
Contoh-contoh
We were in a real pinch when the lead actor missed the rehearsal and the show had to go on.
Kami berada dalam kesulitan yang sesungguhnya ketika pemeran utama melewatkan latihan dan pertunjukan harus berlanjut.
The ship 's captain handled the pinch admirably and kept everyone safe during the storm.
Kapten kapal menangani saat kritis dengan sangat baik dan menjaga semua orang tetap aman selama badai.
06
cubitan, tekanan
the painful result of getting a body part compressed or squeezed between two objects
Contoh-contoh
The toddler cried when she experienced a pinch in her hand from the toy.
Balita itu menangis ketika merasakan cubitan di tangannya dari mainan.
The pinch on her toe came from accidentally stepping on a small object.
Cubitan di jari kakinya berasal dari tidak sengaja menginjak benda kecil.
07
mencubit, kesempitan
a condition of hardship, scarcity, or tightness, often financial or material
Contoh-contoh
During the recession many families felt the pinch and cut nonessential spending.
Selama resesi, banyak keluarga merasakan kesulitan dan memotong pengeluaran yang tidak penting.
Rent increases put the small business in a pinch, forcing them to renegotiate lease terms.
Kenaikan sewa menempatkan usaha kecil dalam kesulitan, memaksa mereka untuk menegosiasikan kembali syarat sewa.
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