index finger

IPA/ˈɪndeks fɪŋɡə(r)/
IPA/ˈɪndeks fɪŋɡər/

index finger — noun

1. the long, thin finger between your thumb and middle finger, used especially for

1.名詞A2
釋義

the long, thin finger between your thumb and middle finger, used especially for pointing at things or pressing small buttons

例句

Yan pointed at the equation on the blackboard with his index finger.

point at [something] with index finger

Nadia accidentally cut her index finger while slicing an apple.

possessive + index finger + verb of injury

同義詞
  • forefinger

    formal or literary; slightly less common in everyday conversation

  • pointer finger

    informal, used especially in American English with children or in casual speech

文法句型

the index finger

possessive + index finger

用法筆記

Usually used with 'the' or a possessive determiner (my / your / his / her index finger). The plural form 'index fingers' is possible but less common. Also called 'forefinger' or (informally) 'pointer finger'.

常見錯誤

❌I pointed with my pointing finger.
✅I pointed with my index finger.
💡Although the main use of this finger is pointing, its English name is 'index finger', not 'pointing finger'.