thimble
/ˈθɪmbəl/
B1 · Intermediate★☆☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
缝纫时戴在手指上保护手指的小金属或塑料帽。
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“我需要一个顶针来把针穿过这块厚布。”
“我奶奶给了我她的旧银顶针。”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A pitted, now usually metal, cap for the fingers, used in sewing to push the needle.
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thimbles