nick
US /nɪk/
UK /nɪk/
动词
1.
偷, 窃取
to steal something
示例:
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Someone tried to nick my wallet from my back pocket.
有人想从我后口袋偷走我的钱包。
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He was caught nicking sweets from the shop.
他因从商店偷糖果而被抓。
2.
划伤, 割伤
to make a small cut or mark on a surface
示例:
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Be careful not to nick the paintwork when you open the door.
开门时要小心，不要刮伤油漆。
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He accidentally nicked himself with the razor while shaving.
他刮胡子时不小心被剃刀划伤了。
名词
1.
缺口, 划痕
a small cut or notch
示例:
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There was a small nick on the edge of the table.
桌子边缘有一个小缺口。
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He got a tiny nick from the razor.
他被剃刀划了一个小口子。
2.
监狱, 牢房
prison (informal)
示例:
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He ended up in the nick for shoplifting.
他因商店行窃而进了监狱。
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If you're not careful, you'll end up in the nick.
如果你不小心，你就会进监狱。