itches; itched; itching
itches; itched; itching
Learner's definition of ITCH
[no object]
1
: to have or produce an unpleasant feeling on your skin or inside your mouth, nose, etc. that makes you want to scratch（使）发痒 -
My back really itches.我的背部真痒。
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His eyes began to burn and itch because of his allergies.他的眼睛因过敏开始灼热瘙痒。
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My nose itches. [=I have an itchy nose]我的鼻子发痒。
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This sweater makes me itch.这件毛衣使我的皮肤发痒。
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Most rashes itch.大多数皮疹会发痒。
2
informal : to have a strong desire to do something or for something渴望；热望 —
always used as (be) itching总用作(be) itching -
I'm itching to get started in my garden again. [=I'm very eager to begin working in my garden again]我十分渴望重新开始在自家花园里拾掇。
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She was itching for a fight.她很想打一架。
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He seemed to be itching for an excuse to say something rude.他似乎很想找个借口讲粗话。
— itching
noun [noncount] -
Rashes can cause intense itching.皮疹会造成强烈的瘙痒。
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Symptoms include minor itching and redness.症状包括轻微瘙痒和泛红。
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This lotion should soothe/stop/relieve the itching. [=itchiness]这种洗液可以缓解/止住/减轻瘙痒。
2 itch /ˈɪtʃ/ noun
plural itches
plural itches
Learner's definition of ITCH
[count]
1
: an uncomfortable or unpleasant feeling on your skin or inside your mouth, nose, etc., that makes you want to scratch痒 2
somewhat informal : a constant and strong desire for something or to do something渴望；热望
scratch the/an itch
chiefly US, informal
: to satisfy a desire or need for something满足对…的欲望