/stɪk ||; stɪk/verb
(
past tense past participle stuck /stʌk
||; stʌk/)
1 [I,T] stick (sth) in/into (sth) to push a pointed object into sth; to be pushed into sth (把尖物)刺,刺入,插进 ·
Stick a fork into the meat to see if it's ready. 将叉子插进肉里看熟了没有。
2 [I,T] to fix sth to sth else by using a special substance (glue); to become fixed to sth else (用胶水)贴上,黏住 ·
I stuck a stamp on an envelope. 我把邮票黏在信封上。
3 [T] (informal 非正式) to put sth somewhere, especially quickly or carelessly 放置(尤指迅速或随便地):
Stick your bags in the bedroom. 把你的包放在卧室里。
Just at that moment James stuck his head round the door. 就在那时,詹姆斯从门缝里探头进来。
4 [I] stick (in sth) (used about sth that can usually be moved) to become fixed in one position so that it cannot be moved (指通常可以移动的东西)固定于某位置不能动:
The car was stuck in the mud. 汽车陷入泥中。
This drawer keeps sticking. 这抽屉老是卡住。
5 [T] (informal 非正式) (often in negative sentences and questions 常用于否定句及疑问句) to stay in a difficult or unpleasant situation 忍受:
I can't stick this job much longer. 我不能再忍受这份工作了。
poke/stick your nose into sth→
NOSE¹
stick/put your tongue out→
TONGUE
stick around(
informal 非正式) to stay somewhere, waiting for sth to happen or for sb to arrive 在某处逗留或等待
stick at sth(
informal 非正式) to continue working at sth even when it is difficult 坚持做某事
stick by sb(
informal 非正式) to continue to give sb help and support even in difficult times 坚决支持或忠于某人
stick out(
informal 非正式) to be very noticeable and easily seen 显眼;突出:
The new office block really sticks out from the older buildings around it. 新办公大楼屹立于旧建筑之中显得尤其突出。
stick (sth) out to be further out than sth else; to push sth further out than sth else (使)突出,伸出:
The boy's head was sticking out of the window. 那个男孩子把头伸出窗外。
stick it/sth out(
informal 非正式) to stay in a difficult or unpleasant situation until the end 忍耐到底
stick to sth(
informal 非正式) to continue with sth and not change to anything else 坚持(某事物)
stick together(
informal 非正式) (used about a group of people) to stay friendly and loyal to each other (指一群人)彼此忠诚,团结一致
stick up to point upwards 竖起:
You look funny. Your hair's sticking up! 你的样子很滑稽。头发都竖起来了!
stick up for yourself/sb/sth(
informal 非正式) to support or defend yourself/sb/sth 支持;维护:
Don't worry. I'll stick up for you if there's any trouble. 别担心。有问题我会支持你。