tickles; tickled; tickling
tickles; tickled; tickling
Learner's definition of TICKLE
1
[+ object] : to try to make (someone) laugh by lightly touching a very sensitive part of the body with your fingers, a feather, etc.胳肢;搔(某人的)痒处 2
: to have or cause a slightly uncomfortable feeling on a part of your body(使)发痒 [+ object]
[no object]
3
[+ object] : to please or amuse (someone or something)使满足;使高兴 -
The food will tickle your taste buds. [=you'll enjoy the taste of the food]这种食物会满足你的味蕾。
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We were tickled by the invitation.收到邀请我们很高兴。
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The idea of going to the party tickled her.去参加聚会这个想法让她很开心。
tickled pink
informal
: very happy or amused非常开心;非常高兴
tickle the ivories
— see ivory
tickle your fancy
informal
: to interest or attract you吸引
— tickle
noun, plural tickles [count] — tickler
/ˈtɪkəlɚ/ noun, plural ticklers [count]