scratch

🇬🇧 UK/skrætʃ/🇺🇸 US
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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 English
scratchother
=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.

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