scratch
UK/skrætʃ/US
IELTSTOEFLB1
Definitions
v.
To rub or mark a surface with something sharp; to rub the skin to relieve itching
抓，搔；划，刮；划掉
n.
A shallow cut or mark on a surface; a minor skin injury caused by scraping
抓痕，划痕；轻微擦伤
adj.
Assembled hastily from whatever is available; used for rough or preliminary work
临时凑合的；草稿用的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishscratchother
=scratch
Common Collocations
- 1.from scratch从零开始
- 2.scratch the surface浅尝辄止／触及表面
- 3.up to scratch达到标准
- 4.scratch card刮刮卡
Example Sentences
- 1.
She built her business from scratch without any financial support.
- 2.
The cat scratched the sofa, leaving deep marks on the fabric.
- 3.
He scratched his head, trying to remember where he had left his keys.