itching

• Существительное, обозначающее раздражающее ощущение на коже, вызывающее желание почесаться.

A noun referring to an irritating sensation on the skin that provokes a desire to scratch.

uncountable

1. Skin sensationB1formalmedical

   An irritating sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch.

   Зуд

   • The itching from the mosquito bite kept her awake all night.
   • He applied a cream to relieve the itching on his arm.
   • Persistent itching can be a symptom of an allergic reaction.

   Synonymsitchitchinesspruritus

• Глагол, используемый для описания ощущения раздражения на коже, вызывающего желание почесаться, или сильного беспокойного желания чего-либо.

A verb used to describe the sensation of irritation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch, or a strong restless desire for something.

1. Scratch or rub to relieve itchingA2informal

   To scrape or rub a part of the body, typically with the fingernails, to relieve an irritating sensation.

   Чесать или тереть для облегчения зуда

   • He itched his arm where the mosquito had bitten him.
   • She itched her back against the doorframe.
   • Stop itching that rash, it will only make it worse.

   Synonymsclawrubscrapescratch

2. Perceive an irritating sensationA2informal

   To feel a tingling or irritating sensation on the skin that makes one want to scratch.

   Чесаться

   • My nose itches whenever I'm near flowers.
   • His skin itched from the wool sweater.
   • The wound itches as it heals.

   Synonymscrawlprickletingle

3. Cause an irritating sensationB1informal

   To cause someone to feel an irritating sensation on the skin.

   Вызывать раздражающее ощущение

   • This fabric itches my skin.
   • The mosquito bite itches terribly.
   • The new soap itches my hands.

   Synonymsirritateprickletickle

4. Have a strong desire or urgeB2informal

   To have a strong, often restless, desire or urge to do something.

   Сильно желать

   • He itched to travel the world after graduation.
   • She itched to tell him the secret.
   • They itched for a chance to prove themselves.

   Synonymsachecravehankerhungerlongpinethirstyearn