Definitions
v. push a sharp object into something or someone
刺；戳；刺伤
n. a sudden sharp pain or strong feeling
突发的刺痛或强烈情绪
n. an attempt to do something
尝试
Example
She stabbed a potato with her fork to test it.
她用叉子戳了戳土豆，看看熟了没有。
Many graduates feel a stab of anxiety when considering their employment prospects in an uncertain economy.
在经济形势不明朗时，许多毕业生想到自己的就业前景便会突然感到焦虑。
Collocations
- stab at something
- a stab of pain
- have a stab at
Word family
- stabbing (adj.)
Usage tip
have a stab at doing表示尝试做某事，较口语化。
FAQ
- What does stab mean?
- push a sharp object into something or someone a sudden sharp pain or strong feeling an attempt to do something
- How is stab pronounced?
- UK /stæb/, US /stæb/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
