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

fin•ger n. [countable]

Anatomy, Zoologyany of the jointed end members of the hand, esp. one other than the thumb.
something like a finger in form or use:a finger of land.

v. [~ + object]

to touch with the fingers;
handle:He fingered the gun.
Slang Termsto inform against or identify (someone) to the authorities:The thief fingered his accomplice.

Idioms

Idioms give (someone) the finger, [ give + obj + the + ~][Slang.]to express contempt or indignation by extending the middle finger upward in an obscene gesture.

Idioms keep one's fingers crossed, [no obj] to wish for good luck or success, esp. in a specific activity.

Idioms lay or put one's finger on, [used with negative words or in questions* lay/put + one's + ~ + on + object]

to remember precisely or discover:There's something about him that's familiar, but I can't lay my finger on it.
to locate exactly:I've got the report somewhere; I just can't put my finger on it at the moment.

Idioms twist or wrap around one's (little) finger, [ twist/wrap + obj + around + one's + ~] to exert complete control over:She's got them wrapped around her little finger.

fin•ger n.

Anatomy, Zoologyany of the terminal members of the hand, esp. one other than the thumb.
a part of a glove made to receive a finger.
the breadth of a finger as a unit of measurement;
digit.
the length of a finger: approximately 4½ in. (11 cm).
Slang Termsan informer or spy.
something like a finger in form or use, as a projection or pointer:a finger of land leading out into the bay; the finger on the speedometer.
any of various projecting parts of machines.
Idioms burn one's fingers, to suffer injury or loss by meddling or by acting rashly:If you get involved in the controversy, you may burn your fingers.
Slang Terms, Idioms give (someone) the finger, to express contempt for by or as by the obscene gesture of pointing the middle finger upward while folding the other fingers against the palm.
Idioms have a finger in the pie:
- to have an interest or share in something.
- to meddle in something.
Idioms keep one's fingers crossed, to wish for good luck or success, as in a specific endeavor:Keep your fingers crossed that I get the job.
Idioms lay or put one's finger on:
- to indicate exactly;
  remember:I know the name, but I can't put my finger on it.
- to discover;
  locate:I haven't been able to lay my finger on the book you requested.
Idioms not lift a finger, to make not even a small attempt;
do nothing:The house was falling into ruin, but he wouldn't lift a finger to repair it.
Slang Terms put the finger on, finger (def. 22).
Idioms slip through one's fingers:
- to elude one, as an opportunity not taken;
  escape:She let the chance of a lifetime slip through her fingers.
- to pass or be consumed quickly:Money just slips through his fingers.
Idioms snap one's fingers (at,) to exhibit disdain or contempt (for):She snaps her fingers at the local gossip.
Idioms twist or wrap around one's little finger, to exert one's influence easily or successfully upon:He has a remarkable talent for twisting people around his little finger.

v.t.

to touch with the fingers;
toy or meddle with;
handle.
to touch with the fingers so as to mar or spoil:Please don't finger the vegetables.
to pilfer;
filch.
Music and Dance
- to play on (an instrument) with the fingers.
- to perform or mark (a passage of music) with a certain fingering.
Slang Terms
- to inform against or identify (a criminal) to the authorities:He fingered the man who robbed the bank.
- to designate as a victim, as of murder or other crime.

v.i.

to touch or handle something with the fingers.
to extend in or as in the shape of a finger:Landing piers finger out into the river along the city's shoreline.

bef. 900; Middle English, Old English; cognate with German Finger, Dutch vinger, Old Norse fingr, Gothic figgrs

fin′ger•er, n.
fin′ger•less, adj.

单词	fingerer
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 fin•ger /ˈfɪŋgɚ/USA pronunciation n. [countable] Anatomy, Zoologyany of the jointed end members of the hand, esp. one other than the thumb. something like a finger in form or use:a finger of land. v. [~ + object] to touch with the fingers; handle:He fingered the gun. Slang Termsto inform against or identify (someone) to the authorities:The thief fingered his accomplice. Idioms Idioms give (someone) the finger, [ give + obj + the + ~][Slang.]to express contempt or indignation by extending the middle finger upward in an obscene gesture. Idioms keep one's fingers crossed, [no obj] to wish for good luck or success, esp. in a specific activity. Idioms lay or put one's finger on, [used with negative words or in questions* lay/put + one's + ~ + on + object] to remember precisely or discover:There's something about him that's familiar, but I can't lay my finger on it. to locate exactly:I've got the report somewhere; I just can't put my finger on it at the moment. Idioms twist or wrap around one's (little) finger, [ twist/wrap + obj + around + one's + ~] to exert complete control over:She's got them wrapped around her little finger. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 fin•ger (fing′gər),USA pronunciation n. Anatomy, Zoologyany of the terminal members of the hand, esp. one other than the thumb. a part of a glove made to receive a finger. the breadth of a finger as a unit of measurement; digit. the length of a finger: approximately 4½ in. (11 cm). Slang Termsan informer or spy. something like a finger in form or use, as a projection or pointer:a finger of land leading out into the bay; the finger on the speedometer. any of various projecting parts of machines. Idioms burn one's fingers, to suffer injury or loss by meddling or by acting rashly:If you get involved in the controversy, you may burn your fingers. Slang Terms, Idioms give (someone) the finger, to express contempt for by or as by the obscene gesture of pointing the middle finger upward while folding the other fingers against the palm. Idioms have a finger in the pie: to have an interest or share in something. to meddle in something. Idioms keep one's fingers crossed, to wish for good luck or success, as in a specific endeavor:Keep your fingers crossed that I get the job. Idioms lay or put one's finger on: to indicate exactly; remember:I know the name, but I can't put my finger on it. to discover; locate:I haven't been able to lay my finger on the book you requested. Idioms not lift a finger, to make not even a small attempt; do nothing:The house was falling into ruin, but he wouldn't lift a finger to repair it. Slang Terms put the finger on, finger (def. 22). Idioms slip through one's fingers: to elude one, as an opportunity not taken; escape:She let the chance of a lifetime slip through her fingers. to pass or be consumed quickly:Money just slips through his fingers. Idioms snap one's fingers (at,) to exhibit disdain or contempt (for):She snaps her fingers at the local gossip. Idioms twist or wrap around one's little finger, to exert one's influence easily or successfully upon:He has a remarkable talent for twisting people around his little finger. v.t. to touch with the fingers; toy or meddle with; handle. to touch with the fingers so as to mar or spoil:Please don't finger the vegetables. to pilfer; filch. Music and Dance to play on (an instrument) with the fingers. to perform or mark (a passage of music) with a certain fingering. Slang Terms to inform against or identify (a criminal) to the authorities:He fingered the man who robbed the bank. to designate as a victim, as of murder or other crime. v.i. to touch or handle something with the fingers. to extend in or as in the shape of a finger:Landing piers finger out into the river along the city's shoreline. bef. 900; Middle English, Old English; cognate with German Finger, Dutch vinger, Old Norse fingr, Gothic figgrs fin′ger•er, n. fin′ger•less, adj.
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