to prick
01
sticka, genomborra
to create a small hole using a needle, thorn, or a similar sharp object
Transitive: to prick sth
Exempel
To release air, he pricked the balloon with a pin.
För att släppa ut luft stack han ballongen med en nål.
02
sticka, stimulera
to provoke with the intention of causing a reaction or response
Ditransitive: to prick sb to do sth
Exempel
The teacher 's encouragement pricked the students to pursue their goals with more determination.
Lärarens uppmuntran sporrade eleverna att sträva efter sina mål med mer beslutsamhet.
03
resätta, spetsa
(of an animal) to make its ears stand upright or become erect
Transitive: to prick ears
Exempel
As the squirrel approached, the rabbit pricked its ears, ready to dart away at any sign of danger.
När ekorren närmade sig, spetsade kaninen öronen, redo att springa iväg vid minsta tecken på fara.
04
sticka, såra
to provoke a sense of mental or emotional discomfort
Transitive: to prick sb
Exempel
The weight of unresolved conflicts and regrets pricked him, tormenting him day and night.
Tyngden av olösta konflikter och ånger stack honom, plågade honom dag och natt.
05
sticka, peta
to feel a sharp, stinging pain
Intransitive
Exempel
My fingers prick when they're exposed to extreme cold.
Mina fingrar stickar när de utsätts för extrem kyla.
Prick
01
an unpleasant, contemptible, or arrogant man
Offensive
Slang
Vulgar02
stick, hål
the act of puncturing with a small point
03
the male genital organ
SlangVulgar04
skåra, fåra
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
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