thumb

🇬🇧 UK/θʌm/🇺🇸 US/θʌm/

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Definitions

n.

The short, thick innermost digit of the human hand.

拇指

v.

To leaf through pages of a book; to gesture with the thumb to request a ride.

翻阅，用拇指示意搭车

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English

thumbother

=thumb

Common Collocations

1.thumbs up竖起大拇指／表示赞同
2.rule of thumb经验法则
3.under someone's thumb受某人控制
4.green thumb园艺天赋

Example Sentences

1.
She pricked her thumb on a needle while sewing.
2.
He gave a thumbs-up to show his approval of the plan.
3.
The hitchhiker stood by the road, thumb raised to catch a ride.

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