nick
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/nɪk/
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/nɪk/
A slang term for a jail or police station.
She was questioned at the local nick.
她在當地警局接受了詢問。
A small cut or notch in something.
He had several nicks and scars on his cheeks.
他的臉頰上有几處划痕和疤痕。
To make a small cut or notch in something.
I nicked my finger opening the tin.
我開罐頭時割傷了手指。
To steal something.
Who nicked my pen?
誰拿走了我的筆?
To arrest someone.
I was nicked for speeding.
我因超速被罰款。
To go somewhere quickly.
I need to nick to the store before it closes.
我需要在商店關門前去一趟。