nick
US /nɪk/
UK /nɪk/
動詞
1.
偷, 竊取
to steal something
範例:
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Someone tried to nick my wallet from my back pocket.
有人想從我後口袋偷走我的錢包。
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He was caught nicking sweets from the shop.
他因從商店偷糖果而被抓。
2.
劃傷, 割傷
to make a small cut or mark on a surface
範例:
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Be careful not to nick the paintwork when you open the door.
開門時要小心，不要刮傷油漆。
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He accidentally nicked himself with the razor while shaving.
他刮鬍子時不小心被剃刀劃傷了。
名詞
1.
缺口, 劃痕
a small cut or notch
範例:
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There was a small nick on the edge of the table.
桌子邊緣有一個小缺口。
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He got a tiny nick from the razor.
他被剃刀劃了一個小口子。
2.
監獄, 牢房
prison (informal)
範例:
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He ended up in the nick for shoplifting.
他因商店行竊而進了監獄。
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If you're not careful, you'll end up in the nick.
如果你不小心，你就會進監獄。