Definitions
n. The short, thick finger on the side of your hand.
拇指
v. To turn pages quickly without reading everything carefully.
快速翻阅
Example
I accidentally hit my thumb while hanging a picture.
挂画时，我不小心砸到了拇指。
Many readers thumb through printed magazines before deciding which articles deserve their full attention.
许多读者会先快速翻阅纸质杂志，再决定仔细阅读哪些文章。
Collocations
- thumb through
- a thumbs-up
- a rule of thumb
Word family
- thumbnail (n.)
Usage tip
b不发音；thumb through表示快速翻阅。
FAQ
- What does thumb mean?
- The short, thick finger on the side of your hand. To turn pages quickly without reading everything carefully.
- How is thumb pronounced?
- UK /θʌm/, US /θʌm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
