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tickling

UK //ˈtɪk.lɪŋ//US //ˈtɪk.lɪŋ//

词源

源自古英语 'ticlian'(轻触),与中古低地德语 'tikkelen' 同源,模仿轻快接触的拟声词。

noun

❶ 指轻触皮肤引起发痒感觉的行为,通常让人产生不由自主的笑或躲避反应。

“The baby burst into laughter at the gentle tickling on her feet.”

(婴儿因为脚底被轻轻挠痒而咯咯笑起来。)

“Tickling can be a fun way to bond with children.”

(挠痒痒可以成为与孩子互动的好玩方式。)

同义词:ticklish sensation, tingling, light touch

verb

❶ 用手指或柔软物体轻触某人皮肤使其发痒的动作,常引发笑声或躲避反应。

“She was tickling her little brother until he begged her to stop.”

(她一直挠弟弟的痒痒,直到他求饶才停下。)

“The grass tickled my bare feet as I walked through the meadow.”

(走过草地时,青草轻轻挠着我的光脚。)

同义词:tease, stroke lightly, titillate

常见短语

tickle pink — 让某人非常高兴或兴奋,通常因为惊喜或赞美。

“The surprise party tickled her pink.”

(这个惊喜派对让她开心极了。)