a small hole in a tyre resulting in an escape of air
(轮胎的)刺孔
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she was on her way home when she had a puncture. 她回家的路上轮胎给戳了个洞。
a small hole in something such as the skin, caused by a sharp object
刺痕
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[as modifier]
a puncture wound. 刺伤。
make such a hole in (something)
穿孔于;刺穿,刺破
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one of the knife blows had punctured a lung. 连刺数刀,其中一刀刺伤了肺脏。
[no obj.]sustain such a small hole
被刺穿,被刺破
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the tyre had punctured and it would have to be replaced. 轮胎已戳破,只好换掉。
〈喻〉 使(情绪,行为)低落,使泄气
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the earlier mood of optimism was punctured. 起初的乐观情绪已荡然无存。
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