forefinger
/ˈfɔːfɪŋɡə/ · /ˈfɔːrfɪŋɡɚ/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3686 in the learning path
食指
Definitions
n. The finger next to the thumb.
食指
Example
She pressed the doorbell gently with her forefinger.
她用食指轻轻按了门铃。
Participants used their forefinger to press a button whenever they noticed a change on the screen.
参与者每当注意到屏幕上出现变化时，就用食指按下按钮。
Collocations
- thumb and forefinger
- right forefinger
- tip of the forefinger
Synonyms
- index finger
Usage tip
与index finger同义，都是紧挨拇指的食指。
FAQ
- What does forefinger mean?
- The finger next to the thumb.
- How is forefinger pronounced?
- UK /ˈfɔːfɪŋɡə/, US /ˈfɔːrfɪŋɡɚ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
