prick off (或 out) 1. = prick in 2. 用刺痕(或刺孔、小圆点)标出 The embroiderer pricked out the pattern on to the cloth. 绣花者用刺痕把图案刺到布上。 3. 挑选出，圈选 4. 【海】(在海图上)点出，划出(船)的位置(或航向等) prick a ship off 在海图上点出船位 5. 以点状出现 By two o'clock a few stars had pricked out. 两点钟时，已有几颗星星出现在天空中。 Sweat pricked out on his face. 他脸上渗出了汗珠。