thumb
Произношение: [θʌm]
Слово
Контекст: «body part»
(noun) the short, thick finger on the side of your hand. It helps you hold things and is used for grabbing or pointing.
Пример
She gave a thumbs up to show she liked the idea.
Пример
He didn't use his thumb to open the jar, so it was hard to get it off.
Пример
Which finger is the thumb?
Контекст: «gesture»
(noun) a gesture where you raise your thumb up to show approval or that something is good. People often do this when they agree with something.
Пример
When he finished the project, everyone gave him a thumbs up.
Пример
She felt sad because nobody gave her a thumbs up for her performance.
Пример
Did you see him give a thumbs up during the presentation?
Контекст: «hitchhiking»
(verb) to signal for a ride by raising your thumb while standing on the side of the road. It's a way to ask drivers to stop and offer you a lift.
Пример
They decided to thumb a ride to the concert instead of taking the bus.
Пример
He didn’t thumb any rides and ended up walking home instead.
Пример
Have you ever thumbed a ride from a stranger?
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