Wordiyopinch
🇬🇧 UK/pintʃ/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To squeeze a small amount of skin or flesh between the fingers; to take a small amount of something.
捏，拧，掐；少量取用
n.
The act of squeezing skin between fingers; a very small amount of a powdery substance; a difficult or critical situation.
捏，拧；一撮（少量）；紧急关头，困境
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishpinchother
=pinch
Common Collocations
- 1.a pinch of salt一撮盐
- 2.in a pinch在紧要关头／万不得已时
- 3.pinch off掐断／摘除
- 4.feel the pinch感到经济拮据
Example Sentences
- 1.
She added a pinch of salt to the soup to enhance the flavor.
- 2.
He pinched his little sister's cheek affectionately.
- 3.
In a pinch, you can substitute honey for sugar in most recipes.