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sting

/ˈstɪŋ/ American
Picture: sting
  • v. 刺痛, 使苦恼
  • n. 刺痛, 讽刺
Definition
  • v. to cause a sharp pain, or to hurt someone's feelings
  • n. a sharp pain from an insect or plant, or a hurtful remark
Example
A bee sting on my arm hurt for almost an hour.
我手臂上被蜜蜂蜇了一下,疼了将近一个小时。