thumb
[θʌm]
n
the first and usually shortest and thickest of the digits of the hand, composed of two short bonesTechnical name pollex
the corresponding digit in other vertebrates
the part of a glove shaped to fit the thumb
another name for ovolo
vb
to touch, mark, or move with the thumb
to attempt to obtain (a lift or ride) by signalling with the thumb
to flip the pages of (a book, magazine, etc) perfunctorily in order to glance at the contents
- 习惯用语
- all thumbs clumsy
- thumbs down an indication of refusal, disapproval, or negation
- thumbs up an indication of encouragement, approval, or acceptance
- under someone's thumb at someone's mercy or command
- thumb one's nose at to deride or mock, esp by placing the thumb on the nose with fingers extended
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