单词 | stab |
释义 | stab v. & n. --v (stabbed, stabbing)   1. tr. pierce or wound with a (usu. short) pointed tool or weapon e.g. a knife or dagger.   2. intr. (often foll. by at) aim a blow with such a weapon.   3. intr. cause a sensation like being stabbed (stabbing pain).   4. tr. hurt or distress (a person, feelings, conscience, etc.).   5. intr. (foll. by at) aim a blow at a person's reputation, etc. --n   1. a an instance of stabbing. b a blow or thrust with a knife etc.   2. a wound made in this way.   3. a blow or pain inflicted on a person's feelings.   4. colloq. an attempt, a try. Phrases and idioms stab in the back n. a treacherous or slanderous attack. --vtr. slander or betray. Derivatives stabber n. Etymology: ME: cf. dial. stob in sense 1 of v. |
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