needling
needling — 名詞
1. the act of deliberately annoying or provoking someone by making repeated critica
揶揄；嘲諷
以反覆嘲弄或批評煩擾他人
the act of deliberately annoying or provoking someone by making repeated critical or sarcastic comments, often in a way that is meant to be humorous but still bothers the person
Yuna's constant needling finally made David lose his temper during the team meeting.
Yuna 不斷的揶揄終於讓 David 在團隊會議中發火了。
uncountable noun as subject: constant needling
The reporter's needling about the politician's early career was relentless throughout the press conference.
記者針對那位政治人物早年經歷的嘲諷在記者會上從未間斷。
needling about [topic]
Selim responded to his brother's good-natured needling with a calm smile instead of anger.
Selim 面對哥哥善意的揶揄，只是淡淡一笑，沒有動怒。
Months of needling from classmates about her accent drove Lakshmi to join a speaking club.
被同學拿口音嘲笑了幾個月後，Lakshmi 決定加入演講社團。
The political cartoon was a form of gentle needling rather than a serious personal attack.
這幅政治漫畫與其說是嚴厲的人身攻擊，不如說是一種溫和的揶揄。
- teasing
lighter in tone, often affectionate; needling is more pointed and critical
- provocation
broader term, can include actions as well as words; needling is specifically verbal
- goading
stronger and more deliberate, implies an aim to force a reaction
- praise
expressing approval instead of criticism
- encouragement
supportive rather than provocative
用法筆記
Frequently modified by adjectives such as constant, gentle, good-natured, or relentless to indicate the tone or intensity of the teasing. The agent is typically introduced by from.
常見錯誤
2. a medical or therapeutic technique that involves inserting very thin needles int
針刺療法
將細針刺入體表以治療疼痛的技術
a medical or therapeutic technique that involves inserting very thin needles into specific points on the body, used especially in acupuncture and dry-needling treatments for pain relief or healing
Acupuncture needling can help relieve chronic back pain when performed by a certified practitioner.
由持有證照的從業人員操作，針刺療法能幫助緩解慢性背痛。
acupuncture needling — compound noun in medical context
The physical therapist explained that dry needling targets tight muscle knots directly, unlike massage.
物理治療師解釋說，乾針療法直接針對緊繃的肌肉結節，與按摩不同。
dry needling — specific therapeutic technique
Tendai felt only a slight pinch during the needling and less stiffness the next morning.
Tendai 在接受針刺時只感覺到輕微的刺痛，隔天早上發現僵硬感減輕了許多。
Many professional athletes use needling therapy to speed up muscle recovery after intense training.
許多職業運動員使用針刺療法來加速激烈訓練後的肌肉恢復。
Sora read several recent studies comparing the effectiveness of needling to standard painkillers for migraines.
Sora 閱讀了幾篇近期的研究，比較針刺療法與標準止痛藥對偏頭痛的療效。
- acupuncture
the traditional Chinese medical practice; needling is a sub-component of it
- dry needling
a modern physiotherapy technique using similar tools but different theory
用法筆記
Commonly appears in compounds such as acupuncture needling and dry needling. When used alone, context usually clarifies which type is meant.
常見錯誤
needling — 動詞
- needlingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- needlings3rd person singular
- needlinging-ing form
- needlingedpast simple
1. present participle of needle — to deliberately annoy or provoke someone by makin
刺激；挑釁
以言語不斷煩擾以激怒他人
present participle of needle — to deliberately annoy or provoke someone by making repeated critical, sarcastic, or teasing remarks, often in a persistent way that tests their patience
"Are you needling me?" Dario asked after his friend joked about his new haircut a third time.
「你是在故意刺激我嗎？」Dario 問道，因為朋友已經第三次拿他的新髮型開玩笑。
"Are you needling me?" — common question form to check intent
Ezra kept needling Harper about the deadline until Harper explained the cause of the delay.
Ezra 一直拿截止日期的問題刺激 Harper，直到 Harper 解釋了延誤的原因。
kept needling [someone] about [something] — persistence pattern
The older brother was needling the younger one by pretending to forget his favorite band's name.
哥哥故意假裝忘記弟弟最喜歡的樂團叫什麼名字，藉此逗弄他。
Sofie helped sweep up the pieces instead of needling her sister about the broken vase.
Sofie 沒有拿打破花瓶的事刺激妹妹，而是靜靜地幫忙掃起碎片。
The negotiation grew tense when both sides started needling each other over minor disagreements.
當雙方開始為了小分歧互相挑釁時，談判的氣氛變得緊張起來。
文法句型
needle + person
needle + person + about + topic
keep needling + person
用法筆記
Frequently used in progressive tenses (was needling, kept needling) to emphasize the ongoing, repetitive nature of the action. The object is always a person or group of people.
常見錯誤
2. present participle of needle — the act of sewing, piercing, or pricking somethin
縫補；穿刺
用針縫合物品或刺入身體
present participle of needle — the act of sewing, piercing, or pricking something with a thin, pointed instrument, either for mending fabric, performing embroidery, or administering medical treatment
Ramón spent the afternoon needling patches onto the torn knees of his old jeans.
Ramón 花了一整個下午把幾塊小補丁縫到最愛牛仔褲的磨破膝蓋上。
needling [object] onto [surface] — sewing repair pattern
The nurse was carefully needling the patient's arm to find a suitable vein.
護理師小心地用針刺入病人的手臂，尋找適合的靜脈。
carefully needling — adverb showing precision in medical context
Yuna watched her grandmother needling a delicate cherry blossom pattern onto a white silk handkerchief.
Yuna 看著祖母用針線在一條白色絲質手帕上縫出一朵精緻的櫻花圖案。
The surgeon spent over two hours needling the torn tissue back together with ultra-fine sutures.
外科醫生花了兩個多小時，用極細的縫線將撕裂的組織重新縫合起來。
Harper pricked her finger while needling a button onto her coat and let out a yelp.
Harper 在把一顆釦子縫回大衣上時扎到了手指，輕叫了一聲。
文法句型
needle + material + onto/into + surface
needle + body part
用法筆記
This sense is less common than sense 1 in everyday conversation. It is mostly used in craft, tailoring, or medical contexts where the physical action of using a needle is the focus.