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Sticky Meaning in English

word

/ˈstɪki/
STI-kee
/stˈɪki/
STI-kee

释义

Something that is sticky easily attaches or clings to things, usually because it is covered in a substance like glue or honey. It can also describe situations that are difficult or tricky.

用法与细微差别

'Sticky' is used for both physical texture and metaphorically for situations ('a sticky problem'). Common with things like tape, candy, or hands. Informal in metaphorical use.

例句

The honey made my hands sticky.

basic

Be careful—the floor is sticky.

basic

I bought some sticky notes for my office.

basic

It's so hot that my clothes feel sticky against my skin.

natural

That was a sticky situation, but we figured it out.

natural

Don’t touch that! The glue is still sticky.

natural