Needle
01
针, 注射器
a slender, solid, often sharp-pointed instrument used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc.
例子
The nurse used a needle to administer the vaccine.
护士用针注射了疫苗。
He felt a slight pinch as the needle entered his arm.
当针进入他的手臂时，他感到轻微的刺痛。
02
松针, 松叶
a pine tree's leaf that is thin and hard
例子
The forest floor was carpeted with pine needles, creating a soft cushion underfoot.
森林的地面上铺满了松针，在脚下形成了一个柔软的垫子。
Pine needles are adapted to conserve water, with a waxy coating that helps prevent moisture loss.
松树的针叶适应于保存水分，有一层蜡质涂层有助于防止水分流失。
03
a slender pointer on an instrument that indicates a measurement or reading
例子
The speedometer needle pointed to 60 km /h.
The compass needle always points north.
04
a fine pointed stylus that traces grooves in a phonograph or record to produce sound
例子
The record player 's needle followed the groove precisely.
A worn needle can damage vinyl records.
05
针, 别针
a small, thin tool with a pointed end, used in sewing to connect fabric or other materials together
例子
She used a needle to sew the button back on.
她用一根针把纽扣缝了回去。
The needle broke while she was sewing the hem.
针在她缝下摆时断了。
06
针, 编织针
a thin, pointed tool used by hand in activities like knitting, crochet, or lace-making to shape or move thread, yarn, or string
例子
She used a large needle for her knitting project.
她用一个大的针来完成她的编织项目。
The lace was made using a very fine needle.
蕾丝是用一根非常细的针制成的。
to needle
01
to irritate or tease someone, often repeatedly or persistently
例子
He needled his brother about the messy room.
The teacher 's sarcasm needled the students.
02
to puncture or inject using a needle
例子
The nurse needled the patient for a blood sample.
The doctor needled the vein for the IV.
