[with obj.](of a person) thrust a knife or other pointed weapon into (someone) so as to wound or kill 用(刀等尖头武器)刺伤(或刺死) he stabbed him in the stomach. 他在他肚子上捅了一刀。 [as noun stabbing]the fatal stabbings of four women. 四名妇女所受的致命刺伤。 ■[no obj.]make a thrusting gesture or movement at something with a pointed object 刺,戳 she stabbed at the earth with the fork. 她用叉子戳向地面。 [with obj.]she stabbed the air with her forefinger. 她用食指在空中比画。 ■[no obj.](stab into/through)(of a sharp or pointed object) violently pierce (锋利或尖头物)猛地刺穿;猛刺进 a sharp end of wicker stabbed into his sole. 一条尖尖的枝条刺进了他的鞋底。 ■[no obj.](stab at)(of a pain or painful thing) cause a sudden sharp sensation (疼痛或痛苦的东西)刺痛 [as adj. stabbing]I felt a stabbing pain in my chest. 我的胸部突然感到一阵刺痛。
noun
a thrust with a knife or other pointed weapon 刺,戳 [as modifier]multiple stab wounds. 多处刺伤。 ■a wound made in such a way 刺(或戳)伤的伤口 she had a deep stab in the back. 她的背部有一处很深的刺伤。 ■a thrusting movement with a finger or other pointed object (手指等尖头物的)插,刺 impatient stabs of his finger. 他的一根手指不耐烦地戳来戳去。 ■a sudden sharp feeling or pain 一阵强烈突然的感情(或疼痛) she felt a stab of jealousy. 她突然很妒忌。
(stab at)(informal)an attempt to do (something) (非正式)企图,试图 Meredith made a feeble stab at joining in. 梅瑞狄斯曾有点想加入进来。