名詞 pricking:

1. the act of puncturing with a small point
   同義詞：prick

動詞 prick:

1. make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
   同義詞：prickle, prick
2. cause a stinging pain
   同義詞：prick, sting, twinge
3. raise
   同義詞：prick up, prick, cock up
4. stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
   同義詞：goad, prick
5. cause a prickling sensation
   同義詞：prickle, prick
6. to cause a sharp emotional pain
   同義詞：prick
7. deliver a sting to
   同義詞：sting, bite, prick

1. The spires of churches are to be seen pricking up through the greenery.
   透過蔥翠的樹林可以看見那聳立著的教堂的塔尖。
2. He is busy pricking out some cabbage seedlings.
   他正忙于移植一些卷心菜秧。
3. His conscience is pricking him now that he realizes what he has done.
   他因為已經認識到了自己的所作所為，所以在良心上深感不安。