bite | bite過去式
v.(pastbit;pastpart.bitten)usetheteethtocutintosomething.▸(ofasnake,insect,orspider)woundwithasting,pincers,orfangs.(ofatool,tyre,boot,etc.)griportakeholdonasurface.▸(ofanobject)presspainfullyintopartofthebody.(ofanacid)corrodeasurface.takeeffect,withunpleasantconsequences:thebudgetcutswerestartingtobite.▸informalannoyorworry:whatsbitingyounow?(ofafish)takethebaitorlureontheendofafishinglineintothemouth.▸informalbepersuadedtoacceptanoffer.(bitesomethingback)refrainwithdifficultyfromsayingsom...
v.
(past bit; past part. bitten)
use the teeth to cut into something.▸(of a snake, insect, or spider) wound with a sting, pincers, or fangs.
(of a tool, tyre, boot, etc.) grip or take hold on a surface.▸(of an object) press painfully into part of the body.
(of an acid) corrode a surface.take effect, with unpleasant consequences:the budget cuts were starting to bite.
▸informal annoy or worry:whats biting you now?
(of a fish) take the bait or lure on the end of a fishing line into the mouth.▸informal be persuaded to accept an offer.
(bite something back) refrain with difficulty from saying something.n.
an act or instance of biting.▸a piece cut off by biting.
▸Dentistry the bringing together of the teeth in occlusion.
informal a quick snack.a sharp or pungent flavour.▸a feeling of cold in the air.
Phrase be bitten by the —— bugdevelop a passionate interest in a spec...