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单词 snick
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Definition of snick in English:

snick

verb snɪksnɪk
[with object]
  • 1Cut a small notch or incision in (something)

    在(某物)上切开小缝,刻细痕

    the stem can be carefully snicked to allow the bud to swell

    可以小心地在茎上切开小口,这样蓓蕾就可以长得更大了。

    Synonyms
    notch, nick, make an indentation in, make nicks in, make notches in, scallop, serrate, pink, cut, scratch, gash, slit, gouge, groove, furrow, dent
    1. 1.1Cricket Deflect (the ball) slightly with the edge of the bat; deflect a ball delivered by (a bowler) in this way.
      〔板球〕切击(球),削(球)
      he scored 23 before he snicked Snell's out-swinger
      Example sentencesExamples
      • He snicked a ball onto his boot, from where it rebounded onto the stumps.
      • Then, when he was on eight, he snicked one through slips.
      • He soon gave our skipper a chance to redeem himself, by snicking my quicker ball straight to him again.
      • They did, however, have a little good fortune as both snicked balls over the slips to the boundary, but they and the rest of the batsmen are going to need some more fortune tomorrow to keep in touch with Middlesex's huge first innings.
      • Remember, normally a wicketkeeper never has the time to worry about a snicked catch.
  • 2Cause (something) to make a sharp clicking sound.

    使发出尖利的滴答声

    with object and complement he placed the pen in the briefcase and snicked it shut

    他把钢笔放进公文包里,然后喀哒一声把包合上。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • ‘Right,’ she said, snicking the blades a couple of times.
    • I then snicked the knife closed and pocketed it.
    • The door snicked closed behind her with an awful finality.
    • However, old salts may at first find themselves trying in vain to snick the safety on before holstering.
    • Carried thusly, they may be snicked off the belt clip in a heartbeat for use as a hand-held light, or instantly attached to a pistol.
    1. 2.1no object Make a sharp clicking sound.
      使发出尖利的滴答声
      the bolt snicked into place

      门闩喀哒一声闩上了。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • They would then snick the hammer down and hand it back with a nod.
      • The thumb safeties snick on and off firmly, yet they're not too stiff.
      • The blade snicks into place with all the precision found in a Swiss watch - and bank vault.
      • It snicks on and off with a crisp snap, not too stiff, not too easy, just right.
      • The safety snicked off, the only sound in the universe.
noun snɪksnɪk
  • 1A small notch or cut.

    小刻痕,小切口

    he had several shaving snicks

    他有几道刮胡须时留下的刮痕。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It needs only a few snicks with a knife and a touch of green paint to convert a piece of dry mahogany bark into an ornamental fish, complete with the scales and tail-fin.
    Synonyms
    cut, scratch, abrasion, incision, snick, scrape
    1. 1.1Cricket A slight deflection of the ball by the bat.
      〔板球〕切击球,削球
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Or a rearing leg-spinner would be met with a snick that first slip would put down.
      • The shot resulted in a snick to the wicket-keeper and he departed absolutely livid with himself.
      • The umpire ignored two huge snicks from Aussie batsman as New Zealand pressed for victory in the third Test.
  • 2A sharp click.

    喀哒声

    he heard the snick of the latch

    他听到了门锁喀哒一声。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I heard the soft snick of a door as the glaring lights and confused tumble of sound was shut away.
    • She heard a labored snick and felt the brick move under her hand.
    • He heard the bolt of his door snick open, and he tucked the spoon swiftly into his sleeve, standing.
    • The person inside reached up to release the seal ring on the neck of the pressure suit and with a sharp snick, the helmet came loose.
    • The right thumb notched the spur back with the oily snick and click from a different century.
    Synonyms
    clicking, click, clack, clacking, click-clack, ticking, tick-tock, snick, snicking, plock, plocking, beat, tap, tapping

Origin

Late 17th century: probably from obsolete snick or snee 'fight with knives'.

Rhymes

artic, brick, chick, click, crick, flick, hand-pick, hic, hick, kick, lick, mick, miskick, nick, pic, pick, quick, rick, shtick, sic, sick, slick, stick, thick, tic, tick, trick, Vic, wick

Definition of snick in US English:

snick

verbsniksnɪk
[with object]
  • 1Cut a small notch or incision in (something)

    在(某物)上切开小缝,刻细痕

    the stem can be carefully snicked to allow the bud to swell

    可以小心地在茎上切开小口,这样蓓蕾就可以长得更大了。

    Synonyms
    notch, nick, make an indentation in, make nicks in, make notches in, scallop, serrate, pink, cut, scratch, gash, slit, gouge, groove, furrow, dent
  • 2Cause (something) to make a sharp clicking sound.

    使发出尖利的滴答声

    with object and complement he placed the pen in the briefcase and snicked it shut

    他把钢笔放进公文包里,然后喀哒一声把包合上。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I then snicked the knife closed and pocketed it.
    • The door snicked closed behind her with an awful finality.
    • ‘Right,’ she said, snicking the blades a couple of times.
    • However, old salts may at first find themselves trying in vain to snick the safety on before holstering.
    • Carried thusly, they may be snicked off the belt clip in a heartbeat for use as a hand-held light, or instantly attached to a pistol.
    1. 2.1no object Make a sharp clicking sound.
      使发出尖利的滴答声
      the bolt snicked into place

      门闩喀哒一声闩上了。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • The safety snicked off, the only sound in the universe.
      • It snicks on and off with a crisp snap, not too stiff, not too easy, just right.
      • The blade snicks into place with all the precision found in a Swiss watch - and bank vault.
      • They would then snick the hammer down and hand it back with a nod.
      • The thumb safeties snick on and off firmly, yet they're not too stiff.
nounsniksnɪk
  • 1A small notch or cut.

    小刻痕,小切口

    he had several shaving snicks

    他有几道刮胡须时留下的刮痕。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It needs only a few snicks with a knife and a touch of green paint to convert a piece of dry mahogany bark into an ornamental fish, complete with the scales and tail-fin.
    Synonyms
    cut, scratch, abrasion, incision, snick, scrape
  • 2A sharp click.

    喀哒声

    he heard the snick of the latch

    他听到了门锁喀哒一声。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I heard the soft snick of a door as the glaring lights and confused tumble of sound was shut away.
    • He heard the bolt of his door snick open, and he tucked the spoon swiftly into his sleeve, standing.
    • The person inside reached up to release the seal ring on the neck of the pressure suit and with a sharp snick, the helmet came loose.
    • The right thumb notched the spur back with the oily snick and click from a different century.
    • She heard a labored snick and felt the brick move under her hand.
    Synonyms
    clicking, click, clack, clacking, click-clack, ticking, tick-tock, snick, snicking, plock, plocking, beat, tap, tapping

Origin

Late 17th century: probably from obsolete snick or snee ‘fight with knives’.

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