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touch
21 ENTRIES FOUND:
touches; touched; touching
touches; touched; touching
Learner's definition of TOUCH
1
: to put your hand, fingers, etc., on someone or something碰；触；摸
[+ object]
- Please do not touch the statue.请勿触摸雕像。
- Slowly bend forward and try to touch your toes.慢慢向前倾，尽量够到脚趾。
- Stop touching your sister.别再碰你妹妹了。
- He tried to touch the snake with a stick.他试着用棍子去碰蛇。
[no object]
— usually used in negative statements通常用于否定句 - You can look (at the statue) but don't touch!你可以看（雕像），但不可以摸。
2
: to be in contact with (something)触及；接触 — used to say that one thing is directly against another thing with no space between用于表示一事物直接靠着另一事物，其间无空隙
[+ object]
- The top of the Christmas tree almost touches the ceiling.圣诞树几乎要碰到天花板了。
- Sparks flew when the wires touched each other.电线搭在一起时，火花飞溅。
[no object]
- They were standing side-by-side with their shoulders touching.他们肩靠肩并排站着。
- Sparks flew when the wires touched.电线搭在一起时，火花飞溅。
3
[+ object]
a : to change or move (something)改变；移动 — usually used in negative statements通常用于否定句
- Don't touch anything before the police come.警察来之前不要动任何东西。
- Your things haven't been touched while you were away.你不在的时候没人动过你的东西。
- This room hasn't been touched in 20 years.这个房间20年都没有被动过。
b : to harm (someone or something)损坏；伤害
- Their house burned to the ground, but the house next door wasn't touched by the fire.他们的房子被大火夷为平地，但隔壁的房子却没有损坏。
- I won't let anyone touch you. = I won't let anyone touch a hair on your head.我决不让任何人动你一根毫毛。
4
[+ object]
a : to deal with or work on (something)处理；做（某事）
- I haven't touched my essay all week, and it's due this Friday!我已经一个星期没碰论文了，而这周五就要交了！
b : to become involved with (someone or something)参与；涉及
- He's a good player, but since he failed the drug test, no team will touch him.他是个好选手，但由于没通过药检，没有哪个队愿意跟他扯上关系。
- Everything she touches turns to gold. [=everything she is involved with becomes successful]她参与的每一件事都会成功。
5
[+ object] : to use (something)用；使用 — usually used in negative statements通常用于否定句
- She never touches [=drinks] alcohol.她从不沾酒。
- The dog hasn't touched [=eaten] its food.这狗还没碰过它的食物。
- We haven't touched the money in our savings account.我们还没动用我们的储蓄。
- Alcohol? I never touch the stuff.酒？我从不沾那东西。
6
[+ object]
a : to affect or involve (someone)影响，涉及（某人）
- Air pollution is a matter that touches [=concerns] everyone.空气污染是关乎每个人的事情。
b : to affect the feelings of (someone) : to cause (someone) to feel an emotion (such as sympathy or gratitude)触动；感动 — see also touching
- His neighbors' acts of kindness touched him deeply.邻居友善的行为深深感动了他。
- She wants to touch her audience through her music.她想用她的音乐打动听众。
- The story seemed to touch the hearts of the students.这个故事似乎感动了学生。
7
[+ object] : to influence (something)影响（某事物）
- As a teacher, she touched the lives of many young people.作为教师，她影响了很多年轻人的人生。
8
[+ object] : to be as good as (someone or something)同…一样好 — usually used in negative statements通常用于否定句
- No one can touch her when it comes to songwriting. [=she is much better than everyone else as a songwriter]说到歌曲创作，没人能比得过她。
- You can't touch her songwriting ability.你的歌曲创作能力比不上她。
9
[+ object] chiefly British : to reach (a particular level or amount)达到（某水平或数量）
- The temperature outside was touching 38 degrees Celsius.室外温度达到38摄氏度。
10
[+ object] baseball : to get a hit off or score a run against (a pitcher)（从对方投手）击出安全打，跑垒得分 — usually + for
- He was touched for a run in the first inning. [=they scored a run off him in the first inning]他在第一局输了一个跑垒得分。
11
[+ object] literary : to appear on (something)出现；显现
- A smile touched her lips. [=she smiled slightly]她的嘴角露出了笑容。
not touch (someone or something) with a ten-foot pole
(US) informal or British not touch (someone or something) with a bargepole : to refuse to go near or become involved with (someone or something)拒绝与（某人）有联系；拒绝参与（某事）
- That investment is too risky. I wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot pole.那项投资太冒险了，我决不参与。
touch a chord
touch all the bases
or touch every basetouch a nerve
touch base
touch down
[phrasal verb] 1
: to return to the ground or another surface after a flight : land降落；着陆
- The plane touched down at 3:15.飞机在3：15降落。
2
touch (the ball) down or touch down (the ball) rugby : to score by putting (the ball) on the ground behind an opponent's goal line（在对方得分线后）持球触地得分 — see also touchdown
- He touched the ball down under the posts.他持球在对方球门柱下触地得分。
touch for
[phrasal verb] touch (someone) for (something) informal British
: to persuade (someone) to give or lend you (an amount of money)说服（某人）给钱（或借钱） — see also 1touch 10 (above)
- He touched me for a tenner.他说服我借给他10英镑。
touch off
[phrasal verb] touch off (something) or touch (something) off
: to cause (something) to start suddenly触发；激起
- What touched off the fire?是什么引发了火灾？
- The judge's verdict touched off riots throughout the city.法官的裁决激起了全城的骚乱。
touch on/upon
[phrasal verb] 1
touch on/upon (something)
: to briefly talk or write about (something) : to mention (something) briefly简要谈及；简要提及
- The reports touched on many important points.这份报告简要提及了许多要点。
- She touches upon the issue in the article but never fully explains it.她在文章中提到了这个问题，但始终没有加以全面的解释。
2
: to come close to (something) : to almost be (something)接近；近于；差点儿
- Your actions touch on [=verge on] treason.你的行为差不多就是叛国了。
touch up
[phrasal verb] 1
touch up (something) or touch (something) up : to improve (something) by making small changes or additions修改；改进
- She touched up the photographs on the computer.她在电脑上修改照片。
2
touch (someone) up or touch up (someone) British, informal : to touch (someone) in a sexual way色情地触摸，猥亵（某人）
- He tried to touch her up [=feel her up] at the party.在聚会上他试图对她动手动脚。
touch wood
touch your forelock
2 touch /ˈtʌtʃ/ noun
plural touches
2 touch
/ˈtʌtʃ/
noun
plural touches
Learner's definition of TOUCH
1
[count] : the act of touching someone or something碰；触；摸 — usually singular通常用单数
- He felt a gentle touch on his shoulder.他感到肩膀被轻轻碰了一下。
- Fax machines allow you to send a document with/at the touch [=push] of a button. [=by touching/pushing a button]只要轻触按键就可以通过传真机传输文件。
2
[noncount] : the ability to be aware of something physical by touching it : the sense that allows you to feel physical things触觉；触感
- Blind since birth, she relies on her sense of touch to read braille.她天生失明，靠触觉读布拉耶盲文。
- Sand the wood until it is smooth to the touch. [=until it feels smooth when you touch it]用砂纸打磨木头直至摸起来光滑。
- The plate was hot to the touch.盘子摸起来烫手。
3
[singular] : the quality of a thing that is experienced by feeling or touching it（东西的）手感
- the smooth touch [=feel] of silk丝绸的柔滑感
4
[count] : a small detail that is added to improve or complete something润饰；修饰；装点 — usually + to
- He added the final touches to the letter and mailed it.他把信最后润色了一下，然后寄了出去。
- The candles and light jazz music added a nice touch to their dinner together.烛光和轻柔的爵士乐为他们的晚餐添色。
5
[singular] : a quality that can be seen in the way something is done品质；特色；效果 — see also midas touch
- The painting showed the touch of a master.这幅画展现了大师的风范。
- Here at our hotel, we strive to provide service with a personal touch.在我们酒店，我们力求提供个性化的服务。
- This room needs a woman's/feminine touch. [=it needs a woman to help decorate it]这个房间需要有个女人来布置一下。
- He has a magic touch with animals. [=he is able to calm and control animals with unusual ease]他驯服动物有绝招。
6
[count] : an act of handling or controlling the ball in a sport (such as basketball, soccer, or American football)控球
- That was her first touch of the game.那是她在那场比赛中第一次控球。
7
[noncount] : the area outside of the lines that mark the long edges of the playing area in soccer or rugby（足球或橄榄球中）边线以外的区域
- The ball went into touch.球出了边线。
- The ball was thrown in by a player standing in touch.球被站在边线外的选手投了进来。
a touch
: to a small extent : slightly略微；稍微
- She aimed a touch [=a bit, a little] too low and missed.她瞄得略微低了一点，没有打中。
- Can you turn up the radio a touch more?你能把收音机的音量稍微调大一点吗？
a touch of
: a small amount of (something) : a hint or trace of (something)一点；少许
- She noticed a touch of garlic in the sauce.她注意到酱汁里有一点大蒜。
- I think I have a touch of the flu.我想我有点感冒。
finishing touch
in touch
1
: in a state in which people communicate with each other especially by calling or writing to each other（尤指通过电话或写信）联系 — often + with
- We kept/stayed in touch after college.大学毕业后我们一直保持着联系
- I'll be in touch with you [=I will call you, e-mail you, etc.] later this week.这周晚些时候我会联系你的。
- I have been trying to get in touch with her all day.我一整天都在尽力与她取得联系。
2
a : in the state of being aware of what is happening, how a particular group of people feels, etc.了解 — usually + with
- As a professor of biology, it is important to keep/stay in touch with the latest research.作为生物学教授，保持对最新研究的了解很重要。
- She is in touch with the voters and their needs.她了解选民和他们的需求。
b : in the state of being aware of a particular part of your character that is not easily noticed察觉，了解（性格中不易发现的一面） — usually + with
- He is in touch with his sensitive side.他了解自己性格中存在敏感的一面。
- She meditates to get in touch with her inner self.她通过冥想去了解内在的自我。
lose touch
1
: to stop communicating with each other : to no longer know what is happening in each other's lives不再联系；失去联系 — often + with
- They were friends in college, but then they moved to different cities and lost touch.他们在大学里是朋友，但后来搬到不同的城市后就失去联系了。
- She lost touch with her college roommate after graduation.毕业后她就和大学的室友失去联系了。
2
: to stop knowing what is happening, how a particular group of people feels, etc不再了解；不再知道. — usually + with
- I read the newspaper every morning so that I don't completely lose touch with what's happening in the world.我每天早上都读报纸，这样就不会完全不知道世界上正在发生什么。
- She seems to have lost touch with reality [=she believes things that are not true] and thinks that she can have everything she wants.她似乎已经跟现实脱节了，以为能拥有想要的一切。
lose your touch
: to no longer have the ability to do things that you were able to do successfully in the past失去昔日才华；失去往日能力
- His last album flopped; he seems to be losing his touch.他的上一张专辑遭遇惨败，他的才华似乎大不如前了。
- I must have lost my touch; I can't get this camera to work anymore.我一定是不行了，怎么也弄不好这部照相机。
out of touch
1
: not communicating with each other不联系
- I don't know if he still lives there. We've been out of touch for some time.我不知道他是否还住在那儿，我们有段时间不联系了。
2
: in a state of not knowing what is happening, how a particular group of people feels, etc.不知道；不了解 — usually + with
- I've been away from the business for several years and feel quite out of touch.我远离生意场几年了，觉得相当生疏。
- He is out of touch with the younger generation.他不了解年轻的一代。
— see also common touch, soft touch
touched; touching; touches
1
a
: to feel something with a body part (such as the hand or foot)
b
: to lay hand or finger on a person to cure disease (such as scrofula)
toucher noun
1
: the act or fact of touching
also : the act or an instance of handling or controlling a ball (as in basketball or soccer)
2
: the special sense by which pressure or traction exerted on the skin or mucous membrane is perceived
7
: something slight of its kind: such as
b
: a small quantity or indication : hint
d
: a near approach : close call
10
: control of the hands: such as
a
: a manner or method of touching or striking especially the keys of a keyboard instrument
11
: the area outside of the touchlines in soccer or outside of and including the touchlines in rugby
12
b
archaic : the playing of an instrument (such as a lute or piano) with the fingers
also : musical notes or strains so produced
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Verb Please do not touch the statue. Slowly bend forward and try to touch your toes. He tried to touch the snake with a stick. The top of the Christmas tree almost touches the ceiling. Sparks flew when the wires touched each other. They were standing side-by-side with their shoulders touching. Sparks flew when the wires touched. Their house burned to the ground, but the house next door wasn't touched by the fire. Noun Blind since birth, she relies on her sense of touch to read braille. The plate was hot to the touch. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Julian Zelizer, CNN, 25 Aug. 2022 Three bottlenose dolphins were released into the open sea in Indonesia Saturday after years of being confined for the amusement of tourists who would touch and swim with them. Yuri Kageyama, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Sep. 2022 Three bottlenose dolphins were released into the open sea in Indonesia Saturday after years of being confined for the amusement of tourists who would touch and swim with them. Yuri Kageyama, ajc, 3 Sep. 2022 There are similar reports on Reddit and other sites, including claims of the screen failing or becoming virtually unusable or touch input not working. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 31 Aug. 2022 After the surgery, Oliverson showed improvement every step of the way, responding to touch, regaining his appetite, walking and writing his name. Simrin Singh, CBS News, 30 Aug. 2022 The Lab scientists honed in on safety and effectiveness by assessing temperatures of surfaces that can touch skin and handling of the controls. Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 29 Aug. 2022 Pretty much everything these K-pop superstars touch turns into gold, leading to successful solo efforts and collaborations with massive brands. Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 28 Aug. 2022 Oswant recommends people touch base with lifeguards before going into the waves, and swimming in front of lifeguard stands. Grace Tooheystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 17 Sep. 2022 While the mattress is fairly firm, the layer of cushioning memory foam also provides a nice touch of softness that keeps it from feeling too hard and unforgiving. Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2022 Thankfully, proceedings brighten up a touch once the two Rays reach the funeral home, with additional cast members joining the circus. Tomris Laffly, Variety, 16 Sep. 2022 Travis, who says he and Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham occasionally keep in touch on Snapchat, admitted the thought of returning to Louisville again has crossed his mind. Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 16 Sep. 2022 Her offensive touch and field vision are as sharp as ever. Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 And while Green Bay posted a dud in last year’s opener before ripping through the early half of its 2021 schedule, questions about RB usage and how the Packers make up for the loss of Davante Adams make this line a touch out of reach for me. Richard Morin, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022 Nawi’s training under the formidable warrior Izogie, played with relish and a dryly funny touch by Lashana Lynch, schools the new recruit in battle skills, throat-slitting and the like. Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 Tomorrow night: Clear skies and even a touch cooler than tonight with low humidity. Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 See More
Verb
President Joe Biden capped off his most productive legislative period thus far with a major decision that could touch the lives of tens of millions of Americans. Julian Zelizer, CNN, 25 Aug. 2022 Three bottlenose dolphins were released into the open sea in Indonesia Saturday after years of being confined for the amusement of tourists who would touch and swim with them. Yuri Kageyama, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Sep. 2022 Three bottlenose dolphins were released into the open sea in Indonesia Saturday after years of being confined for the amusement of tourists who would touch and swim with them. Yuri Kageyama, ajc, 3 Sep. 2022 There are similar reports on Reddit and other sites, including claims of the screen failing or becoming virtually unusable or touch input not working. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 31 Aug. 2022 After the surgery, Oliverson showed improvement every step of the way, responding to touch, regaining his appetite, walking and writing his name. Simrin Singh, CBS News, 30 Aug. 2022 The Lab scientists honed in on safety and effectiveness by assessing temperatures of surfaces that can touch skin and handling of the controls. Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 29 Aug. 2022 Pretty much everything these K-pop superstars touch turns into gold, leading to successful solo efforts and collaborations with massive brands. Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 28 Aug. 2022 Oswant recommends people touch base with lifeguards before going into the waves, and swimming in front of lifeguard stands. Grace Tooheystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 Noun
The low rumble of gongs, clash of musical cues, and flashes of purple and red underscore the drama with a gentle yet searing touch. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 17 Sep. 2022 While the mattress is fairly firm, the layer of cushioning memory foam also provides a nice touch of softness that keeps it from feeling too hard and unforgiving. Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2022 Thankfully, proceedings brighten up a touch once the two Rays reach the funeral home, with additional cast members joining the circus. Tomris Laffly, Variety, 16 Sep. 2022 Travis, who says he and Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham occasionally keep in touch on Snapchat, admitted the thought of returning to Louisville again has crossed his mind. Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 16 Sep. 2022 Her offensive touch and field vision are as sharp as ever. Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 And while Green Bay posted a dud in last year’s opener before ripping through the early half of its 2021 schedule, questions about RB usage and how the Packers make up for the loss of Davante Adams make this line a touch out of reach for me. Richard Morin, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022 Nawi’s training under the formidable warrior Izogie, played with relish and a dryly funny touch by Lashana Lynch, schools the new recruit in battle skills, throat-slitting and the like. Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 Tomorrow night: Clear skies and even a touch cooler than tonight with low humidity. Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French tucher, tuchier, from Vulgar Latin *toccare to knock, strike a bell, touch, probably of imitative origin
First Known Use
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4a
Time Traveler
The first known use of touch was in the 14th century Phrases Containing touch
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