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prick

/ˈprɪk/ American
  • v. 刺, 戳, 竖起
Definition
  • v. to make a small hole in something with a sharp point, or to stand up stiffly
Example
She felt a small prick when the needle touched her arm.
针头碰到她手臂时,她感到一阵轻微的刺痛。