Definitions
adj. Unable to feel physical sensations in part of the body.
麻木的；失去知觉的
adj. Unable to feel emotions, often because of shock.
情感麻木的；呆滞的
v. To make a body part or someone's feelings less sensitive.
使麻木；使失去知觉
Example
My fingers went numb while I waited in the snow.
我在雪中等候时，手指冻麻了。
Workers exposed to extreme cold may develop numb fingers, reducing their ability to handle equipment safely.
暴露于严寒中的工人可能出现手指麻木，从而降低安全操作设备的能力。
Collocations
- go numb
- feel numb
- numb with shock
- numb the pain
Word family
- numbness (n)
- numbly (adv)
Usage tip
词尾b不发音；既可指身体麻木，也可指情感麻木。
FAQ
- What does numb mean?
- Unable to feel physical sensations in part of the body. Unable to feel emotions, often because of shock. To make a body part or someone's feelings less sensitive.
- How is numb pronounced?
- UK /nʌm/, US /nʌm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
