sticky
/ˈstɪki/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2181 in the learning path
黏的；有黏性的
Definitions
adj. able to stick to things, often because of a substance
黏的；有黏性的
adj. uncomfortably warm and damp
湿热的；闷热的
adj. difficult or awkward to deal with
棘手的；难处理的
Example
My fingers were sticky after eating the honey cake.
吃完蜂蜜蛋糕后，我的手指黏糊糊的。
Food packaging often contains sticky residues that must be removed before the materials can be recycled effectively.
食品包装上常有黏性残留物，必须先清除才能有效回收材料。
Collocations
- sticky tape
- sticky fingers
- a sticky situation
- hot and sticky
Word family
- stick (v.)
- stickiness (n.)
Synonyms
- adhesive
- tacky
Usage tip
sticky weather指湿热天气；sticky situation指困境。
FAQ
- What does sticky mean?
- able to stick to things, often because of a substance uncomfortably warm and damp difficult or awkward to deal with
- How is sticky pronounced?
- UK /ˈstɪki/, US /ˈstɪki/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
