Definitions
v. To draw liquid or air in using the mouth
吸；吮吸
v. To pull something inward through suction
吸入；吸走
v. To be very bad or unpleasant, in informal speech
很糟糕；令人讨厌
Example
The baby sucked her thumb and slowly fell asleep.
宝宝吮着拇指，慢慢睡着了。
Modern ventilation systems suck polluted air out of buildings, helping to maintain a healthier indoor environment.
现代通风系统将污浊空气从建筑内抽出，有助于维持更健康的室内环境。
Collocations
- suck your thumb
- suck through a straw
- suck in air
- suck up water
Word family
- suction (n.)
Usage tip
表示“很糟糕”时属非正式用语，不宜用于学术写作。
FAQ
- What does suck mean?
- To draw liquid or air in using the mouth To pull something inward through suction To be very bad or unpleasant, in informal speech
- How is suck pronounced?
- UK /sʌk/, US /sʌk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
