forefinger

/ˈfɔːfɪŋɡə/ noun
标准词条 CET-4
一句话记住

食指

释义与例句

noun 食指
the finger next to the thumb; index finger
  1. He pointed at the map with his forefinger.
    他用食指指着地图。
  2. She pressed the button with her forefinger.
    她用食指按下了按钮。
展开其余 1 条例句
  1. Children often suck their forefinger when nervous.
    孩子们紧张时常会吸吮食指。

词源与构词

记忆钩子 fore-(前面的)+ finger(手指)→ 最前面的手指 → 食指

词族与关联词

词族(同一词根派生出的不同词性或形式)
  • finger 手指
    名词
  • index finger 食指
    同义表达,forefinger 的同义词
同义词
  • index finger 食指
    index finger 与 forefinger 完全同义,index finger 更常用。
    She raised her index finger to her lips. 她把食指举到嘴唇前。
反义词
  • little finger 小指
    forefinger 为拇指旁的食指,little finger 为最外侧的小指,位置相对。
    He wears a ring on his little finger. 他在小指上戴着一枚戒指。
常见搭配
  • point with the forefinger 用食指指
    He pointed with the forefinger at the sign. 他用食指指着标志。
  • press with the forefinger 用食指按
    She pressed the button with her forefinger. 她用食指按下了按钮。