كيف تنطق "pluck at"
expression
ˈpɫək/ /ˈæt
PLUHK-at
plˈʌk/ /ˈæt
plUHK-at
التعريف
To pull something lightly and repeatedly, often with fingers, such as clothing or instrument strings. Sometimes used to get someone's attention or express nervousness.
نسخ IPA
الإنجليزية الأمريكية
ˈpɫək/ /ˈæt
الإنجليزية البريطانية
plˈʌk/ /ˈæt
نطق مبسط
أمريكي
PLUHK-at
بريطاني
plUHK-at
استمع في السياق
The child plucked at his mother's sleeve.
She nervously plucked at the edge of her scarf.
He plucked at the guitar strings softly.
Stop plucking at your shirt—it makes you look nervous.