| 词汇 | stick |
| 释义 | stick (verb) stick 34 ENTRIES FOUND: stick (noun) stick (verb) sticking plaster (noun) sticking point (noun) stick-in-the-mud (noun) stick-on (adjective) stick-to-itiveness (noun) stick figure (noun) stick insect (noun) stick shift (noun) big stick (noun) fish stick (noun) pogo stick (noun) walking stick (noun) craw (noun) end (noun) finger (noun) glue (noun) gun (noun) head (noun) neck (noun) nose (noun) oar (noun) parapet (noun) pipe (noun) shake (verb) short (adjective) smoke (verb) sore (adjective) thumb (noun) toe (noun) two (noun) up (verb) wrong (adjective) 1 stick /ˈstɪk/ noun plural sticks 1 stick /ˈstɪk/ noun plural sticks Learner's definition of STICK 1 [count] : a cut or broken branch or twig柴枝；枝条；枯枝 They collected dry sticks for the campfire.他们捡了一些枯枝来生篝火。 a pile of sticks一堆枝条 2 [count] a : a long, thin piece of wood, metal, plastic, etc., that is used for a particular purpose（用于某特定用途的）棍，条，签 He served pieces of fruit on sticks.他端上了插着签子的水果块。 a candied apple on a stick签串苹果蜜饯 a measuring/hiking stick量尺；（徒步）旅行杖 — see also broomstick, chopstick, dipstick, drumstick, walking stick, yardstick b : a long, thin object that is used for hitting or moving a ball or puck in a game球棒；球棍 a hockey/lacrosse stick冰球/长曲棍球球棍 c : a stick that is used as a weapon（用作武器的）棍棒 You know the old saying: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words/names can/will never hurt me.”你知道的，有句古话说得好：“棍棒和石头可以打断我的骨头，但辱骂/侮辱伤不了我一根毫毛。” — often used figuratively in British English在英国英语中常用作比喻 The minister's inappropriate comments gave his opponents a new stick with which to beat him.那位部长不恰当的评论给对手提供了攻击他的把柄。 — see also nightstick 3 [count] a : something that is long and thin like a stick棍状物；条状物 He has sticks for legs.他的腿细得跟棍子似的。 cinnamon/carrot/celery sticks肉桂/胡萝卜/芹菜条 — often + of a stick of dynamite一根炸药棒 — see also fish stick, matchstick, pogo stick b : a long piece of something that is usually wrapped in paper, plastic, etc.（通常包裹在纸张、塑料袋里的）条状物 a stick of gum/butter一条口香糖/黄油 c : a solid substance that is sold in a tall container which is open at the top一管；一支 a glue stick一管胶水 a stick of deodorant一管除臭剂 — see also lipstick 4 [count] a : joystick The pilot pulled back on the stick.飞行员向后拉了一下操纵杆。 b : stick shift Does your car have a stick?你的车是手动挡的吗？ 5 the sticks informal : an area in the country that is far away from towns and cities偏远地区；穷乡僻壤 We live way out in the sticks. [=the boonies, the boondocks]我们住在偏远地区。 6 [count] informal : punishment or the threat of punishment that is used to try to persuade someone to do something惩处；威胁；大棒 ◊ This sense of stick is often contrasted with carrot, which refers to the reward or advantage someone will get if they do something.此义项的stick常与表示奖励的carrot对比使用。 She'll have to choose between the carrot and the stick.她将不得不在奖励和惩罚中做选择。 They say that a carrot works better than a stick.他们说奖励比惩罚更有效。 The administration was criticized for its carrot-and-stick approach to foreign policy.政府由于实行胡萝卜加大棒的外交政策而受到批评。 7 [noncount] British, informal : criticism I gave him a lot of stick [=flak] for his mistake.对于他犯下的错，我给予了严厉的批评。 get on the stick US, informal : to start working hard at something that you have been avoiding doing开始用心做某事，认真着手做某事（过去一直回避） You'd better get on the stick with those college applications!你最好认真着手那些大学申请的事。 more than you can shake a stick at — see 1shake stick to beat someone with British, informal or stick with which to beat someone : something that is used to attack or punish someone or to make an attack or punishment seem reasonable or right用于攻击的把柄；用于惩罚的理由 The fee is just another stick with which to beat the unions.这笔费用成了攻击工会的又一把柄。 These charges have given her opponents a new stick to beat her with.这些指控成为她的对手攻击她的新把柄。 the short end of the stick chiefly US, informal : unfair or unfavorable treatment不公平的待遇；苛刻的对待 She got the short end of the stick in the deal.在这次交易中，她遭到了不公平的对待。 the wrong end of the stick chiefly British, informal : an incorrect understanding of something错误的认识 You've got (hold of) the wrong end of the stick. He didn't push me; I fell.你理解错了。他并没有推我，是我自己摔倒的。 up sticks British, informal : to pack up your belongings and move to a different place收拾行李离开 They upped sticks and left for London.他们收拾好行李，动身去伦敦了。 — see also big stick, candlestick, slapstick 2 stick verb sticks /ˈstɪk/; stuck /ˈstʌk/ ; sticking 2 stick verb sticks /ˈstɪk/; stuck /ˈstʌk/ ; sticking Learner's definition of STICK 1 always followed by an adverb or preposition a [+ object] : to push (something usually sharp or pointed) into something刺穿；扎入；插入 He stuck a toothpick in/into the sandwich.他把牙签插进三明治。 The jacket was too thick to stick a pin through.夹克太厚了，别针都刺不穿。 The nurse stuck the needle into the patient's leg.护士把针扎到病人的腿上。 Stick these candles in the birthday cake.将这些蜡烛插到生日蛋糕上。 b [no object] of something usually sharp or pointed : to go partly into something（部分）扎进，插进 The thorn stuck in the dog's paw.荆棘扎进狗的爪子里。 The spears stuck into the ground.长矛插在地上。 : to have a part that has been pushed into something : to be partly inside something被（部分）插入；被（部分）穿入 The victim was found with a knife sticking out of her back.女受害人被发现时背上插着一把刀。 darts sticking out of the wall钉在墙上的飞镖 I saw a letter sticking (out) from his pocket. = I saw a letter sticking out of his pocket.我看见他口袋里插着一封信。 2 always followed by an adverb or preposition, [+ object] informal : to put (something or someone) in a specified place把…放（某处） He stuck [=tucked] the pencil behind his ear.他把铅笔放在耳后。 The dog stuck its head out the window.那只狗把脑袋探出窗外。 She stuck [=pushed] the letter under the door.她把信塞在门底下。 She stuck [=reached] her hand into the box and pulled out a piece of paper.她把手伸进盒子里，拿出了一张纸。 The librarian stuck [=put] the book back on its shelf.图书管理员把书放回了书架上。 The little girl stuck her fingers in the batter.小女孩把手指插进面糊里。 The photographer stuck the shorter people in the front row.摄影师把较矮的人安插在前排。 The deer stuck its nose up in the air.这只鹿把鼻子翘向空中。 He pointed the gun at me and said “stick 'em up.” [=put your hands up in the air]他拿枪对准我，说：“举起手来！” 3 a always used before an adverb or preposition, [+ object] informal : to attach (something) to a surface with glue, tape, pins, etc.粘，贴（某物） She stuck two stamps on the letter.她在信封上贴了两张邮票。 He stuck a note (up) on the door.他在门上贴了一张便条。 She stuck the pieces of wood together with glue.她用胶水把木块粘起来。 b [no object] : to become attached to the surface of something（某物）粘，贴 The suction cup wouldn't stick.这个吸盘没有吸力了。 Several pages had stuck together.有几页粘在一起了。 Spray the pan with oil to keep the biscuits from sticking.往平底锅里铺些油以防饼干粘锅。 — often + to The peanut butter stuck to the knife.花生酱粘在刀上了。 Magnets stick to steel.磁铁吸在钢上了。 The glue had stuck to her fingers.胶水粘在了她的手指上。 4 [no object] : to become difficult or impossible to move from a place or position动不了；卡住；陷住 The door's handle has a tendency to stick.这个门把手不好转动。 That door always sticks.那扇门总是卡住。 Her foot stuck in the mud.她的脚陷在了泥里。 A piece of food stuck [=lodged] in her throat.一块食物卡在她的喉咙里。 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 His words stuck in my mind. [=I remembered his words]他的话深深印在我的脑海里。 One of the kids called him “Stretch,” and the name stuck. [=everyone started calling him “Stretch”]其中一个孩子叫他“斯特雷奇”，这个名字就这样被叫开了。 You can charge them with fraud, but you'll need more evidence if you want to make it stick. [=if you want them to be legally punished for fraud]你可以指控他们诈骗，但是如果你想要他们被绳之以法，就需要更多的证据。 5 [+ object] British, informal : to deal with or accept (an unpleasant situation,experience, person, etc.) : stand忍受；忍耐 — usually used in questions and negative statements with can, can't, cannot, could, and couldn't通常用于疑问句和否定句，与can 、 can't 、 cannot 、 could和couldn't连用 He couldn't stick the new job.他无法忍受那份新工作。 How can you stick being there all the time?你怎么受得住一直待在那儿？ She can't stick his friends. [=she strongly dislikes his friends]她无法忍受他的朋友。 stick around [phrasal verb] informal : to stay somewhere especially in order to wait for something or someone逗留；待在附近；待在原地 Stick around. The band should start playing soon.别走开。乐队应该马上开始演奏了。 If you stick around, you can meet my girlfriend.如果你留在这里，就可能遇到我的女朋友。 stick at it British, informal : to continue doing or trying to do something继续，坚持（做某事） If you stick at it [=keep at it] long enough, you'll succeed.如果你坚持不懈，就会成功。 stick at nothing British, informal : to be willing to do anything in order to get or achieve something无所顾忌；不择手段 She'll stick at nothing [=stop at nothing] to get what she wants.为获得想要的东西，她什么都做得出来。 stick a toe in the water — see 1toe stick by [phrasal verb] stick by (someone or something) : to continue to support or be loyal to (someone or something)继续支持；继续忠于 The troops stuck by [=stood by] their general to the end.这支部队由始至终都效忠于他们的将军。 She stuck by [=stood by] her husband throughout the trial.在整个审讯过程中她始终支持她的丈夫。 I stick by my promise. [=I still will do what I promised]我恪守自己的承诺。 He stuck by what he said earlier.他信守早些时候说过的话。 stick in your craw — see craw stick it to (someone) US, informal : to treat (someone) harshly or unfairly especially in order to get something for yourself (such as revenge or money)（尤指为报复、金钱等）苛刻地对待，不公正地对待（某人） Her political rivals used the scandal as an opportunity to stick it to her.她的政敌把丑闻当作攻击她的机会。 businesses that stick it to consumers by charging high fees因收取高昂费用而对消费者不公平的商家 The government is really sticking it to the taxpayers.政府对待纳税人确实不公平。 stick like glue informal 1 : to stay very firmly attached to something紧紧依附着；紧紧黏着 Wash the egg off before it dries, or it will stick like glue.趁鸡蛋未干前将它洗掉，否则它会跟胶水一样黏着。 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 One of the kids called him “Stretch,” and the nickname stuck (to him) like glue. [=everyone started calling him by that nickname]其中一个孩子叫他“斯特雷奇”，这个名字就这样被叫开了。 2 : to stay very close to someone紧紧跟着；形影不离 Her dog always stuck to her like glue.她的狗总是黏着她。 The two friends stick (together) like glue.这两个朋友形影不离。 stick out [phrasal verb] 1 : to extend outward beyond an edge or surface突出；伸出 His ears stick out. [=they extend outward more than most people's ears]他长着一对招风耳。 A peninsula sticks out from the shore into the bay.半岛从海岸往外一直延伸到海湾中。 2 stick out (something) or stick (something) out : to extend (something, such as a body part) outward使（某物）突出；使（某物）伸出 She said “hello,” and stuck her hand out.她说“你好”，同时伸出手。 He stuck out his chest and walked away.他挺起胸脯走开了。 She was sitting with her feet stuck out in the aisle.她坐着，脚伸到通道上。 Stick out your tongue and say “ah.”伸出你的舌头，说“啊”。 3 : to be easily seen or recognized醒目；显眼 You will certainly stick out [=stand out] with that orange hat.你戴着那顶橘色的帽子一定会非常显眼。 4 : to be better or more important than the other people or things in a group in a way that is easily seen or noticed杰出；突出 Only one contestant really sticks out [=stands out] in my mind.只有一个竞争者让我印象深刻。 Two facts stick out from her testimony.她的证词凸显了两个事实。 5 stick out (something) or stick (something) out informal : to continue doing (something unpleasant or difficult)坚持 She stuck the job out for the remainder of the summer.她坚持做这个工作，直到夏天结束。 Though the home team was down by 20 points, a few fans stuck it out [=stayed and watched the game] until the very end.尽管主场球队落后20分，一些球迷仍然坚持看完了比赛。 6 stick out for (something) British, informal : to refuse to accept or agree to something in order to get (something)拒不妥协；坚持索取 The strikers are sticking out for [=holding out for] higher pay.罢工者们坚持要求增加工资。 stick out like a sore thumb — see 1sore stick to [phrasal verb] stick to (something) : to continue doing or using (something) especially when it is difficult to do so坚持 She stuck to her story about the money already being missing when she got there.她坚持说她到那儿时钱就已经不见了。 Please stick to the script/subject/rules.请按照讲稿/话题/规则往下进行。 Stick to the marked trails.一直沿着有标记的小道走。 If you want to succeed, you've got to stick to it! [=keep trying, working, etc.]如果你想要成功，就必须坚持下去。 : to not change (a decision, belief, etc.)信守，坚持（决定、信念等） I intend to stick to my promise/word.我想要信守我的诺言/坚持我说过的话。 She's sticking to her decision to retire.她坚持退休的决定。 stick together informal : to continue to support each other团结在一起；同舟共济 Families need to stick together.家人之间需要团结友爱。 stick to your guns — see 1gun stick two fingers up at — see 1finger stick up [phrasal verb] 1 : to extend upward above a surface竖起来；立起来 The baby's hair sticks (straight) up.这个婴儿的头发竖起来了。 A large rock was sticking up in the middle of the river.一块巨大的岩石在河中间拱起。 2 stick up for (someone) informal : to defend (someone) against attack or criticism支持；捍卫 He stuck up for his friend.他支持他的朋友。 She stuck up for herself.她捍卫自己。 — see also stickup stick with [phrasal verb] informal 1 stick with (something) : to continue using or doing (something)持续做；坚持做 You need to find a job and stick with it.你需要找到一份工作，坚持干下去。 I'll stick with my usual brand.我坚持自己惯用的品牌。 : to not change (a decision, belief, etc.)信守，坚持（决定、信念等） The company is sticking with its decision to close the store.公司坚持关闭商店的决定。 2 stick (someone) with (something or someone) : to force (someone) to deal with (something or someone unpleasant)强迫（某人）做 They always stick me with the bill. [=make me pay the bill]他们总是强迫我埋单。 The teacher always sticks me with Tom.那位老师总是安排我和汤姆在一起。 — often used as (be/get) stuck with常用作(be get) stuck with I was stuck with washing dishes.我被叫去洗盘子。 I got stuck with Tom again.我又一次不得不与汤姆在一起。 3 stick with (someone) a : to stay close to (someone) in a race or competition（比赛中）与…并驾齐驱，与…僵持 The challenger stuck with the champion until the very last round.挑战者与冠军僵持到最后一回合。 b : to stay near (someone) in order to gain knowledge, protection, etc.跟着（某人）以获取（知识、保护等） Stick with me, kid, and you'll learn something!孩子，跟我待着吧，你会学到东西的！ c : to be remembered by someone for a very long time被铭记于心 The lessons she learned from that experience stuck with her.她铭记那次经历中吸取的教训。 stick your head above the parapet — see parapet stick your neck out — see 1neck stick your nose in/into — see 1nose stick your oar in — see oar — see also stuck |
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