to prick
01
刺, 扎
to create a small hole using a needle, thorn, or a similar sharp object
Transitive: to prick sth
例子
In gardening, thorns can prick your skin if you're not careful.
在园艺中，如果不小心，刺可能会刺伤你的皮肤。
02
刺, 刺激
to provoke with the intention of causing a reaction or response
Ditransitive: to prick sb to do sth
例子
The looming deadline pricked him to finally start working on his long-delayed project.
迫在眉睫的截止日期刺激他终于开始着手他长期拖延的项目。
03
竖起, 立起
(of an animal) to make its ears stand upright or become erect
Transitive: to prick ears
例子
The cat pricked its ears at the sound of a mouse.
猫听到老鼠的声音时竖起了耳朵。
04
刺, 伤害
to provoke a sense of mental or emotional discomfort
Transitive: to prick sb
例子
The harsh words he spoke pricked her conscience, reminding her of her past mistakes.
他说的那些严厉的话刺痛了她的良心，让她想起了过去的错误。
05
刺, 刺痛
to feel a sharp, stinging pain
Intransitive
例子
With every step, the broken glass on the ground caused her feet to prick painfully.
每一步，地上的碎玻璃都让她的脚感到痛苦的刺痛。
Prick
01
an unpleasant, contemptible, or arrogant man
Offensive
Slang
Vulgar02
刺, 穿刺
the act of puncturing with a small point
03
the male genital organ
SlangVulgar04
刻痕, 凹槽
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
