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knuckled

/ˈnʌkəld/ /ˈnʌkld/

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verb

用指关节按压，用指关节摩擦。

To apply pressure, or rub or massage with one's knuckles.

Examples :

"He knuckled the sleep from his eyes."

他用指关节揉了揉眼睛，把睡意揉散。

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verb

弯曲手指, 屈指

To bend the fingers.

Examples :

"He nervously knuckled his fingers while waiting to give his presentation. "

他紧张地弯曲着手指，等待着做报告。

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verb

叩头，磕头。

To touch one's forehead as a mark of respect.

Examples :

"The young student knuckled his forehead respectfully as the headmaster passed by. "

当校长走过时，那个年轻学生恭敬地叩头致意。

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verb

屈服，让步。

Examples :

"Faced with the overwhelming evidence, he finally knuckled and admitted he had eaten the last cookie. "

面对如山铁证，他终于屈服了，承认自己吃了最后一块饼干。

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adjective

指关节的，有…指关节的。

(chiefly in combination) Having a certain type of knuckles.

Examples :

"The boxer's thick-knuckled hands were taped and ready for the fight. "

那个拳击手有着关节粗大的手，缠上了绷带，准备好参加战斗了。

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