pinprick

• 名词，指针刺或针扎造成的小孔或小伤口；也引申为轻微的刺激、烦恼或不快。

A noun referring to a small puncture or mark made by a pin, or figuratively, a minor annoyance or irritation.

1. Minor annoyanceB2informal

   A small, irritating problem or inconvenience that is not serious but bothersome.

   小烦恼

   • The constant noise from the construction was just a pinprick compared to the real issues.
   • He dismissed the criticism as a pinprick.
   • The delay was a pinprick in an otherwise smooth process.

   同义词annoyancebotherinconvenienceirritantnuisancevexation

2. Small punctureB1formal

   A tiny hole or mark made by a sharp point, like a pin.

   针孔

   • The doctor made a small pinprick to draw blood.
   • She felt a sharp pinprick on her arm.
   • The fabric had a tiny pinprick from the needle.

   同义词perforationpinholeprickpuncture