puncture
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/ˈpʌŋktʃər/
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/ˈpʌŋktʃə(r)/
A tiny hole in a tire caused by something sharp that makes air come out.
I found a puncture in my bike tire this morning.
我今天早上发现我的自行车轮胎被刺穿了。
A tiny hole made by a sharp object, often in the skin.
The doctor checked the puncture on his arm.
医生检查了他手臂上的刺伤。
To create a tiny hole in something; to get a tiny hole in it.
I accidentally punctured the water balloon.
我不小心刺破了水气球。
To suddenly make someone feel less confident or proud.
Her criticism punctured my excitement.
她的批评扫了我的兴奋。