"stabs" in Chinese (Simplified)
刺
Definition
“Stabs”是动词“stab”的第三人称单数形式,意思是用尖锐的物体(通常是刀)刺入某人或某物。也可以指用言语伤害某人的感情。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Stabs” 在描述实际刺伤时较正式,用于犯罪或医疗场景。比喻意义下常和 "at" 连用(如 'He stabs at the answer')。情感用法较为文学且少见,不要和名词 'stab' 混淆(比如 'a stab in the dark')。
Examples
He stabs the meat with a fork.
他用叉子**刺**肉。
She stabs the paper with her pen when she is angry.
她生气时用笔**刺**纸。
He never stabs anyone, even as a joke.
他从不开玩笑地**刺**别人。
He always stabs at his food like he's in a hurry.
他总是像赶时间一样**刺**食物。
Sometimes, it feels like she stabs me with her words.
有时感觉她的话在**刺**我。
He stabs at the answer but isn't sure if he's right.
他**试探着说**答案,但不确定对不对。