jab

dʒæb

Collins 1

n. a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
n. a quick short straight punch
v. poke or thrust abruptly
v. strike or punch with quick and short blows

v. 刺, 戳, 猛击
n. 刺, 戳, 猛击

Collins 星级

16,244

BNC 频率

11,904

使用频率

jab 本身没有明显的词根词缀，但可以理解为一个简短的动词，表示快速的刺或戳。

例句

1. She decided to get a jab to protect herself from the flu.

她决定接种疫苗以保护自己免受流感的侵害。

2. The doctor gave him a quick jab in the arm.

医生在他的手臂上快速打了一针。

3. Many people are getting their COVID-19 jab at local clinics.

许多人在当地诊所接种COVID-19疫苗。