pinprick
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A very small spot of something can be described as a pinprick. 小点[with supp]
...a pinprick of light. ...一个小光点。
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pinprick /ˈpɪnˌprɪk/ (pinpricks)
剑桥词典
pinprick noun [C usually plural] (HOLE/PAIN)
a very small hole in something where a pin or needle has been pushed into it, or a sudden pain where a pin or needle has been pushed into your skin
针刺孔，小孔；（针等物体刺入皮肤时所造成的）刺痛感
There was a pinprick on his arm . 他的左臂有一个针孔。
pinprick noun [C usually plural] (SMALL AMOUNT)
a very small amount of something, especially light
极少量（尤指轻的某物）
The darkness was broken by the odd pinprick of light . 奇怪的少许亮光打破了黑暗。
pinprick noun [C usually plural] (PROBLEM)
something that is slightly annoying for a short time
小烦恼
You have to ignore the pinpricks and just get on with the job . 你必须放下那些烦心小事，只管继续工作。 返回 pinprick