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thumb AHD[thŭm] D.J.[θʌm]K.K.[θʌm]n.（名词）- The short thick digit of the human hand, next to the index finger and opposable to each of the other four digits.拇指：人手上邻近食指且可与其它四指相对的短而粗的手指
- A corresponding digit in other animals, especially primates. Also called pollex 趾：其他动物尤指灵长目动物相对应的趾头 也作 pollex
- The part of a glove or mitten that covers the thumb.（手套的）拇指部分：手套或连指手套覆盖拇指的部分
- Architecture An ovolo.【建筑学】 馒形饰
v.（动词）thumbed, thumb.ing, thumbs v.tr.（及物动词）- To scan (written matter) by turning over pages with or as if with the thumb.翻阅，翻查：用或似用拇指翻动（书写物的）纸张以浏览
- To disarrange, soil, or wear by careless or frequent handling.（用拇指）弄坏，弄脏：由于不细心或经常的使用而弄乱、弄脏或磨损
- Informal To solicit (a ride) from a passing vehicle by signaling with the thumb.【非正式用语】 要求搭便车：向路过的车辆坚起拇指请求搭车
v.intr.（不及物动词）- To scan written matter by turning over pages with or as if with the thumb:翻阅，翻查：用或似用拇指翻动书写物的纸张以浏览：thumbed through the latest issue of the magazine.翻阅最近的一期杂志
- Informal To hitchhike.【非正式用语】 要求搭便车
all thumbs - Lacking physical coordination, skill, or grace; clumsy.笨拙的：缺少身体上的协调、技能或风度的；笨拙的
thumb (one's) nose - To express scorn or ridicule by or as if by placing the thumb on the nose and wiggling the fingers.作蔑视的手势：把或似把拇指放在鼻子上并摆动其它手指以表示批评或嘲弄
thumbs down - An expression of rejection, refusal, or disapproval.反对：否决、拒绝或反对的表示
thumbs up - An expression of approval, success, or hope.刮刮叫：赞同、成功或希望的表示
under (one's) thumb - Under the control of someone; subordinate to.处于某人的控制下；受制于
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old English thūma * see teuə- 源自 古英语 thūma * 参见 teuə-
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