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itching

UK //ˈɪtʃɪŋ//US //ˈɪtʃɪŋ//

词源

源自古英语 'giccan'(抓挠),与古高地德语 'jucchen' 同源,拟声词模仿抓痒动作的声音。

noun

❶ 皮肤或身体某部位发痒的感觉,通常由过敏、干燥或皮肤病引起,让人忍不住想抓挠。

“The mosquito bite caused intense itching.”

(蚊子叮咬引起了剧烈的瘙痒。)

“She couldn't sleep because of the itching on her back.”

(她因为背部发痒而无法入睡。)

同义词:scratching, tingling, irritation

adjective

❶ 形容迫切想做某事的状态,带有强烈的渴望或焦躁感,常用于非正式场合。

“He was itching to tell everyone the good news.”

(他迫不及待想告诉大家这个好消息。)

“The kids are itching to open their Christmas presents.”

(孩子们急切地想拆开圣诞礼物。)

同义词:eager, impatient, longing

常见短语

itching powder — 一种恶作剧用的粉末,接触皮肤后会引起强烈瘙痒,常见于玩笑或整蛊场景。

“Someone put itching powder in his costume as a prank.”

(有人恶作剧地把痒痒粉撒在他的戏服里。)