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
She pricked her finger with a needle while sewing.
她在缝纫时用针刺到了手指。
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。
Her constant reminders pricked him to address the issues in their relationship.
她不断的提醒刺激他去解决他们关系中的问题。
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。
The horse pricked its ears when it heard its owner approaching.
马听到主人走近时竖起了耳朵。
04
刺, 伤害
to provoke a sense of mental or emotional discomfort
Transitive: to prick sb
例子
The realization of her mistake pricked her with regret.
意识到自己的错误让她被悔恨刺痛。
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
As she reached for the rose, she suddenly felt her finger prick.
当她伸手去拿玫瑰时，突然感到手指被刺了一下。
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
白痴, 笨蛋
insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
02
刺, 穿刺
the act of puncturing with a small point
03
鸡巴, 阴茎
obscene terms for penis
04
刻痕, 凹槽
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
