tickle
v
1 [I, Tn, Tn.pr]
touch or stroke (sb) lightly, esp at sensitive parts, so as to cause a slight tingling sensation, often with twitching movements and laughter 轻触或抚摸(某人)使发痒
This blanket tickles (me). 这毯子扎得我痒痒.
tickle sb in the ribs 搔某人的肋部使之发痒
She tickled my nose with a feather. 她拿羽毛弄得我鼻子发痒.
2 [I] feel such a sensation 发痒
My nose tickles. 我鼻子痒痒.
3 [Tn] please (sb's vanity, sense of humour, etc); amuse 满足(某人的虚荣心、 幽默感等); 使高兴
The story tickled her fancy/curiosity. 这个故事满足了她的好奇心.
I was highly tickled by the idea. 这主意让我高兴极了.
4 (idm 习语) (be) tickled `pink/to `death (infml 口) extremely pleased or amused 感到非常满足或高兴
I'm tickled pink that my essay won the prize. 我的文章获奖了, 我高兴得要命. tickle sb's ribs (infml 口) amuse sb 逗某人发笑. Cf 参看 rib-tickling (rib). tickle, n
1 act or sensation of tickling 抓搔使痒; 痒感
I've got this tickle in my throat I think I may be getting a cold. 我嗓子发痒--大概是感冒了.
2 (idm 习语) slap and tickle => slap n.
But you said you'd come out to dinner with me. We fixed it.
但你说过你愿意出来和我共进晚餐的。我们已经决定了的。
After the accident, all the lines and taps were clearly marked and new people joining the workforce were given a talk on safety before they started work.