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poke

/pəʊk/ · /poʊk/

CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4874 in the learning path

戳;捅

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Definitions

v. to push a finger or pointed object into something

戳;捅

v. to move or stick out through an opening

伸出;探出

n. a quick push with a finger or pointed object

戳;捅

Example

She poked the dough gently to check its softness.

她轻轻戳了戳面团,检查它是否柔软。

Museum visitors can poke virtual objects on interactive screens to explore scientific concepts through play.

博物馆游客可以戳点互动屏幕上的虚拟物体,在玩乐中探索科学概念。

Collocations

  • poke a hole in
  • poke your head out
  • poke fun at

Synonyms

  • prod
  • jab

Usage tip

poke fun at是“取笑”,不是“戳”。

FAQ

What does poke mean?
to push a finger or pointed object into something to move or stick out through an opening a quick push with a finger or pointed object
How is poke pronounced?
UK /pəʊk/, US /poʊk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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