英语词汇“thumb”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

thumb

(thŭm)

a. The short thick digit of the human hand, next to the index finger and opposable to each of the other four digits.

b. A corresponding digit in other animals, especially primates. Also called pollex.

2. The part of a glove or mitten that covers the thumb.

3. Architecture An ovolo.

v. thumbed, thumb·ing, thumbs

v.tr.

1. To scan (written matter) by turning over pages with or as if with the thumb.

2. To disarrange, soil, or wear by careless or frequent handling.

3. Informal To solicit (a ride) from a passing vehicle by signaling with the thumb.

v.intr.

1. To scan written matter by turning over pages with or as if with the thumb: thumbed through the latest issue of the magazine.

2. Informal To hitchhike.

Idioms:

all thumbs

Lacking physical coordination, skill, or grace; clumsy.

thumb (one's) nose

To express scorn or ridicule, often by placing the thumb on the nose and wiggling the fingers.

under (someone's) thumb

Under the control of someone; subordinate to.

[Middle English, from Old English thūma; see teuə- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]

单词	thumb
释义	thumb (thŭm) n. 1. a. The short thick digit of the human hand, next to the index finger and opposable to each of the other four digits. b. A corresponding digit in other animals, especially primates. Also called pollex. 2. The part of a glove or mitten that covers the thumb. 3. Architecture An ovolo. v. thumbed, thumb·ing, thumbs v.tr. 1. To scan (written matter) by turning over pages with or as if with the thumb. 2. To disarrange, soil, or wear by careless or frequent handling. 3. Informal To solicit (a ride) from a passing vehicle by signaling with the thumb. v.intr. 1. To scan written matter by turning over pages with or as if with the thumb: thumbed through the latest issue of the magazine. 2. Informal To hitchhike. *Idioms:* *all thumbs* Lacking physical coordination, skill, or grace; clumsy. *thumb (one's) nose* To express scorn or ridicule, often by placing the thumb on the nose and wiggling the fingers. *under (someone's) thumb* Under the control of someone; subordinate to. [Middle English, from Old English thūma; see teuə- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]
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