to prick
01
刺す, 穴を開ける
to create a small hole using a needle, thorn, or a similar sharp object
Transitive: to prick sth
例
She pricked her finger with a needle while sewing.
彼女は縫い物をしている時に針で指を刺した。
02
刺す, 刺激する
to provoke with the intention of causing a reaction or response
Ditransitive: to prick sb to do sth
例
The teacher 's encouragement pricked the students to pursue their goals with more determination.
教師の励ましが、生徒たちにより強い決意で目標を追求するよう促した。
03
立てる, そびえ立たせる
(of an animal) to make its ears stand upright or become erect
Transitive: to prick ears
例
As the squirrel approached, the rabbit pricked its ears, ready to dart away at any sign of danger.
リスが近づくと、ウサギは耳を立て、危険の兆候があればすぐに逃げる準備をしました。
04
刺す, 傷つける
to provoke a sense of mental or emotional discomfort
Transitive: to prick sb
例
The realization of her mistake pricked her with regret.
彼女の過ちに気づいたことが後悔で彼女を刺した。
05
刺す, チクチクする
to feel a sharp, stinging pain
Intransitive
例
As she reached for the rose, she suddenly felt her finger prick.
彼女がバラに手を伸ばしたとき、突然指が刺されたように感じた。
Prick
01
an unpleasant, contemptible, or arrogant man
Offensive
Slang
Vulgar02
刺し, 穿刺
the act of puncturing with a small point
03
the male genital organ
SlangVulgar04
刻み目, 溝
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
