pinch

• 名词，指用手指（尤指拇指和食指）能捏住的一小撮量，也指捏、夹、拧的动作或夹住的状态。

A noun referring to a small amount of something that can be held between the thumb and a finger, or the act of squeezing something between two surfaces.

1. Small amountA2formal

   A very small quantity of something, especially a dry substance like salt or spice.

   一小撮

   • Add a pinch of salt to the soup.
   • She used a pinch of cinnamon in the recipe.
   • A pinch of pepper is enough to season the dish.

   同义词bitdashhintnipsmidgenspecktouchtrace

2. Squeeze actionA2formal

   An act of squeezing something, especially between the thumb and finger.

   捏

   • He gave her arm a playful pinch.
   • The pinch of the crab's claw hurt a little.
   • She felt a sharp pinch when the door closed on her finger.

   同义词nipsqueezetweak

3. Difficult situationB2informal

   A state of difficulty, hardship, or pressure.

   困境

   • The company is feeling the financial pinch this quarter.
   • When you're in a pinch, you can always count on your friends.
   • He was in a pinch and needed help to finish the project.

   同义词binddifficultydilemmafixjampickleplightpredicamentscrape

   反义词comforteaseprosperity

• 指用拇指和其他手指夹住并挤压某物，也可指偷窃少量东西或夹伤。

A verb used to indicate the act of squeezing or compressing something, typically between the thumb and a finger, or to steal something small.

1. Squeeze between fingersA2formal

   To squeeze a small amount of skin or flesh between the thumb and a finger, often causing slight pain.

   捏

   • She pinched his cheek playfully.
   • He pinched himself to make sure he wasn't dreaming.
   • The child pinched her brother's arm.

   同义词niptweak

2. Steal or takeB1informal

   To take something, especially something small, without permission.

   偷窃

   • Someone pinched my wallet on the bus.
   • He pinched a cookie from the jar when no one was looking.
   • She pinched the last piece of cake.

   同义词filchliftnickpilferpurloinrip offsnatchstealswipethieve

3. Cause discomfort or painB1formal

   To cause a sharp, uncomfortable sensation, often due to tightness or pressure.

   引起不适或疼痛

   • These new shoes pinch my toes.
   • The cold wind pinched her cheeks.
   • The collar of the shirt pinches my neck.

   同义词bitechafecompressgallhurtirritatenippainsmartsqueezesting

   反义词comforteaserelievesoothe