puncture
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/ˈpʌŋktʃər/
🇬🇧
/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.
오늘 아침 내 자전거 타이어에 구멍이 난 것을 발견했다.
A tiny hole made by a sharp object, often in the skin.
The doctor checked the puncture on his arm.
의사가 그의 팔에 난 상처를 확인했다.
To create a tiny hole in something; to get a tiny hole in it.
I accidentally punctured the water balloon.
나는 실수로 물 풍선을 찔렀다.
To suddenly make someone feel less confident or proud.
Her criticism punctured my excitement.
그녀의 비판은 내 흥분을 꺼뜨렸다.