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

punch¹ n.

[countable] a thrusting blow, esp. with the fist.
forcefulness or effectiveness;
power:[uncountable]Your writing lacks punch.

to give a sharp thrust or blow to, esp. with the fist: [~ + object]punched him right in the nose.[no object]They started punching and wrestling.
British Terms, Dialect Terms[~ + object][Western U.S. and Canada.]to drive (cattle).
to strike or hit in operating: [~ + object]to punch an elevator button.[no object]punching at the computer keyboard.
[~ + object] to put into operation with or as if with a blow:to punch a time clock.See punch in and punch out below.
punch in:
- [no object] to record one's time of arrival at work by punching a time clock.
- Computing[~ + in + object] to enter (data), as into a computer, by striking keys:He punched in his password.
punch out:
- [no object] to record one's time of departure from work by punching a time clock.
- Slang Termsto beat up with the fists: [~ + out + object]punched out the mugger.[~ + object + out]"I'll punch you out,'' he shouted.
Informal Terms punch up, [~ + up + object] to add life, zest, or vigor to;
enliven:added some jokes to punch up the sermon.

Idioms

Idioms pull punches:

Idiomsto lessen the force of one's punches deliberately.
, Idioms, Informal Termsto restrain oneself;
hold back:didn't pull any punches in voicing his displeasure.

punch•er, n. [countable]

punch² n. [countable]

Mechanical Engineeringa tool or machine for making holes or stamping materials, driving nails, etc.:a metal punch.
a device for making holes, as in paper.

v. [~ + object]

Mechanical Engineeringto make holes in, stamp, drive, etc., with a punch.
to make (a hole) with a punch.

punch³ n. [uncountable]

Winea drink consisting of wine or spirits mixed with fruit juice, soda, etc., often sweetened and spiced.
a beverage of fruit juices, sugar, and water.

punch¹ n.

a thrusting blow, esp. with the fist.
forcefulness, effectiveness, or pungency in content or appeal;
power;
zest:a letter to voters that needs more punch.
pull punches:
- Idiomsto lessen deliberately the force of one's blows.
- Informal Termsto act with restraint or hold back the full force or implications of something:He wasn't going to pull any punches when he warned them of what they would be up against.
Idioms roll with the punches, [Informal.]to cope with and survive adversity:In the business world you quickly learn to roll with the punches.

v.t.

to give a sharp thrust or blow to, esp. with the fist.
British Terms, Dialect Terms[Western U.S. and Western Canada.]to drive (cattle).
to poke or prod, as with a stick.
[Informal.]to deliver (lines in a play, a musical passage, or the like) with vigor.
to strike or hit in operating:to punch the typewriter keys.
to put into operation with or as if with a blow:to punch a time clock.
Sport[Baseball.]to hit (the ball) with a short, chopping motion rather than with a full swing:He punched a soft liner just over third base for a base hit.

v.i.

to give a sharp blow to a person or thing, as with the fist:The boxer punches well.
punch away, [Informal.]to keep trying or working, esp. in difficult or discouraging circumstances;
persevere:punching away at the same old job.
punch in:
- to record one's time of arrival at work by punching a time clock.
- Computingto keyboard (information) into a computer:to punch in the inventory figures.
punch out:
- to record one's time of departure from work by punching a time clock.
- Slang Termsto beat up or knock out with the fists.
- to extract (information) from a computer by the use of a keyboard:to punch out data on last week's sales.
- to bail out;
  eject from an aircraft.
Computing punch up:
- to call up (information) on a computer by the use of a keyboard:to punch up a list of hotel reservations.
- Informal Termsto enliven, as with fresh ideas or additional material:You'd better punch up that speech with a few jokes.

1350–1400; Middle English punchen (verb, verbal); apparently variant of pounce¹

punch′er, n.

5.See corresponding entry in Unabridged strike, hit; drub, pummel.

punch² n.

Mechanical Engineeringa tool or machine for perforating or stamping materials, driving nails, etc.
Mechanical Engineeringthe solid upper die of a punch press, used with a hollow die to blank out shaped pieces of sheet metal or the like.

v.t.

Mechanical Engineeringto cut, stamp, pierce, perforate, form, or drive with a tool or machine that punches.

v.i.

Mechanical Engineeringto work at or on something with or as if with a mechanical punch.

short for puncheon², reinforced by punch¹ 1495–1505

punch′a•ble, adj.

punch³ n.

Winea beverage consisting of wine or spirits mixed with fruit juice, soda, water, milk, or the like, and flavored with sugar, spices, etc.
a beverage of two or more fruit juices, sugar, and water, sometimes carbonated.

of uncertain origin, originally 1625–35

Punch n.

Show Businessthe chief male character in a Punch-and-Judy show.
Idioms pleased as Punch, highly pleased;
delighted:They were pleased as Punch at having been asked to come along.

short for punchinello

punch /pʌntʃ/ vb

to strike blows (at), esp with a clenched fist
(transitive) Western US to herd or drive (cattle), esp for a living
(transitive) to poke or prod with a stick or similar object

a blow with the fist
informal telling force, point, or vigour: his arguments lacked punch

Etymology: 15th Century: perhaps a variant of pounce²

ˈpuncher n

punch /pʌntʃ/ n

a tool or machine for piercing holes in a material
a tool or machine used for stamping a design on something or shaping it by impact
the solid die of a punching machine for cutting, stamping, or shaping material
a device, such as a card punch or tape punch, used for making holes in a card or paper tape

(transitive) to pierce, cut, stamp, shape, or drive with a punch

Etymology: 14th Century: shortened from puncheon, from Old French ponçon; see puncheon²

punch /pʌntʃ/ n

any mixed drink containing fruit juice and, usually, alcoholic liquor, generally hot and spiced

Etymology: 17th Century: perhaps from Hindi pānch, from Sanskrit pañca five; the beverage originally included five ingredients

Punch /pʌntʃ/ n

the main character in the traditional children's puppet show Punch and Judy

单词	punch
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 punch¹ /pʌntʃ/USA pronunciation n. [countable] a thrusting blow, esp. with the fist. forcefulness or effectiveness; power:[uncountable]Your writing lacks punch. v. to give a sharp thrust or blow to, esp. with the fist: [~ + object]punched him right in the nose.[no object]They started punching and wrestling. British Terms, Dialect Terms[~ + object][Western U.S. and Canada.]to drive (cattle). to strike or hit in operating: [~ + object]to punch an elevator button.[no object]punching at the computer keyboard. [~ + object] to put into operation with or as if with a blow:to punch a time clock.See punch in and punch out below. punch in: [no object] to record one's time of arrival at work by punching a time clock. Computing[~ + in + object] to enter (data), as into a computer, by striking keys:He punched in his password. punch out: [no object] to record one's time of departure from work by punching a time clock. Slang Termsto beat up with the fists: [~ + out + object]punched out the mugger.[~ + object + out]"I'll punch you out,'' he shouted. Informal Terms punch up, [~ + up + object] to add life, zest, or vigor to; enliven:added some jokes to punch up the sermon. Idioms Idioms pull punches: Idiomsto lessen the force of one's punches deliberately. , Idioms, Informal Termsto restrain oneself; hold back:didn't pull any punches in voicing his displeasure. punch•er, n. [countable] punch² /pʌntʃ/USA pronunciation n. [countable] Mechanical Engineeringa tool or machine for making holes or stamping materials, driving nails, etc.:a metal punch. a device for making holes, as in paper. v. [~ + object] Mechanical Engineeringto make holes in, stamp, drive, etc., with a punch. to make (a hole) with a punch. punch³ /pʌntʃ/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable] Winea drink consisting of wine or spirits mixed with fruit juice, soda, etc., often sweetened and spiced. a beverage of fruit juices, sugar, and water. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 punch¹ (punch),USA pronunciation n. a thrusting blow, esp. with the fist. forcefulness, effectiveness, or pungency in content or appeal; power; zest:a letter to voters that needs more punch. pull punches: Idiomsto lessen deliberately the force of one's blows. Informal Termsto act with restraint or hold back the full force or implications of something:He wasn't going to pull any punches when he warned them of what they would be up against. Idioms roll with the punches, [Informal.]to cope with and survive adversity:In the business world you quickly learn to roll with the punches. v.t. to give a sharp thrust or blow to, esp. with the fist. British Terms, Dialect Terms[Western U.S. and Western Canada.]to drive (cattle). to poke or prod, as with a stick. [Informal.]to deliver (lines in a play, a musical passage, or the like) with vigor. to strike or hit in operating:to punch the typewriter keys. to put into operation with or as if with a blow:to punch a time clock. Sport[Baseball.]to hit (the ball) with a short, chopping motion rather than with a full swing:He punched a soft liner just over third base for a base hit. v.i. to give a sharp blow to a person or thing, as with the fist:The boxer punches well. punch away, [Informal.]to keep trying or working, esp. in difficult or discouraging circumstances; persevere:punching away at the same old job. punch in: to record one's time of arrival at work by punching a time clock. Computingto keyboard (information) into a computer:to punch in the inventory figures. punch out: to record one's time of departure from work by punching a time clock. Slang Termsto beat up or knock out with the fists. to extract (information) from a computer by the use of a keyboard:to punch out data on last week's sales. to bail out; eject from an aircraft. Computing punch up: to call up (information) on a computer by the use of a keyboard:to punch up a list of hotel reservations. Informal Termsto enliven, as with fresh ideas or additional material:You'd better punch up that speech with a few jokes. 1350–1400; Middle English punchen (verb, verbal); apparently variant of pounce¹ punch′er, n. 5.See corresponding entry in Unabridged strike, hit; drub, pummel. punch² (punch),USA pronunciation n. Mechanical Engineeringa tool or machine for perforating or stamping materials, driving nails, etc. Mechanical Engineeringthe solid upper die of a punch press, used with a hollow die to blank out shaped pieces of sheet metal or the like. v.t. Mechanical Engineeringto cut, stamp, pierce, perforate, form, or drive with a tool or machine that punches. v.i. Mechanical Engineeringto work at or on something with or as if with a mechanical punch. short for puncheon², reinforced by punch¹ 1495–1505 punch′a•ble, adj. punch³ (punch),USA pronunciation n. Winea beverage consisting of wine or spirits mixed with fruit juice, soda, water, milk, or the like, and flavored with sugar, spices, etc. a beverage of two or more fruit juices, sugar, and water, sometimes carbonated. of uncertain origin, originally 1625–35 Punch (punch),USA pronunciation n. Show Businessthe chief male character in a Punch-and-Judy show. Idioms pleased as Punch, highly pleased; delighted:They were pleased as Punch at having been asked to come along. short for punchinello Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: punch /pʌntʃ/ vb to strike blows (at), esp with a clenched fist (transitive) Western US to herd or drive (cattle), esp for a living (transitive) to poke or prod with a stick or similar object n a blow with the fist informal telling force, point, or vigour: his arguments lacked punch Etymology: 15th Century: perhaps a variant of pounce² ˈpuncher n punch /pʌntʃ/ n a tool or machine for piercing holes in a material a tool or machine used for stamping a design on something or shaping it by impact the solid die of a punching machine for cutting, stamping, or shaping material a device, such as a card punch or tape punch, used for making holes in a card or paper tape vb (transitive) to pierce, cut, stamp, shape, or drive with a punch Etymology: 14th Century: shortened from puncheon, from Old French ponçon; see puncheon² punch /pʌntʃ/ n any mixed drink containing fruit juice and, usually, alcoholic liquor, generally hot and spiced Etymology: 17th Century: perhaps from Hindi pānch, from Sanskrit pañca five; the beverage originally included five ingredients Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Punch /pʌntʃ/ n the main character in the traditional children's puppet show Punch and Judy
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