Definitions
v. Cause sharp pain with a pointed body part or irritating substance
蜇；刺痛
n. A painful insect injury or a sudden sharp pain
蜇伤；刺痛
v. Make someone feel suddenly upset or hurt
刺伤感情；使难受
Example
A bee stung my ankle while I watered the flowers.
我浇花时，一只蜜蜂蜇了我的脚踝。
Harsh criticism can sting young learners and discourage them from participating in classroom discussions.
严厉的批评会伤害年幼学习者的感情，使他们不愿参与课堂讨论。
Collocations
- a bee sting
- a wasp sting
- stinging criticism
Word family
- stinging (adj.)
- stinger (n.)
Usage tip
过去式、过去分词均为stung；蜇用sting，咬用bite。
FAQ
- What does sting mean?
- Cause sharp pain with a pointed body part or irritating substance A painful insect injury or a sudden sharp pain Make someone feel suddenly upset or hurt
- How is sting pronounced?
- UK /stɪŋ/, US /stɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
