scratch
/skrætʃ/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #5414 in the learning path
挠；搔
Definitions
v. To rub skin with fingernails, often to relieve itching.
挠；搔
v. To damage a surface with something sharp or rough.
刮伤；划伤
n. A thin mark or shallow injury caused by something sharp.
划痕；抓伤
Example
Please don't scratch that bite; it will get worse.
别挠那个被叮的包，会越挠越严重。
Even a small scratch on a reusable container can make it harder to clean effectively.
即使是可重复使用容器上的一道小划痕，也可能让它更难被彻底清洁。
Collocations
- scratch your head
- a deep scratch
- from scratch
- scratch the surface
Word family
- scratchy (adj.)
Usage tip
from scratch表示从零开始，与“抓挠”无关。
FAQ
- What does scratch mean?
- To rub skin with fingernails, often to relieve itching. To damage a surface with something sharp or rough. A thin mark or shallow injury caused by something sharp.
- How is scratch pronounced?
- UK /skrætʃ/, US /skrætʃ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
