1. to touch or feel with the fingers
用手指觸摸或感受
She fingered the fabric, checking its quality.
她用手指觸摸布料，檢查它的品質。
He nervously fingered the edge of the paper.
他緊張地用手指摸著紙張的邊緣。
Finger Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
finger
verb
快速理解
What does "Finger" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Finger"?
「finger」作動詞時，主要指用手指觸摸、撥弄或指認。
- 1
觸摸/撥弄
EN: to touch or handle with the fingers
翻譯: 用手指觸摸或撥弄
- 2
指認/指控
EN: to identify or accuse someone
翻譯: 指認或指控某人
- 3
彈奏
EN: to play a musical instrument with the fingers
翻譯: 用手指彈奏樂器
- 4
偷竊
EN: to steal or pilfer
翻譯: 偷竊（俚語用法）
小提醒：注意「finger」作動詞時，常帶有「仔細觸摸」或「指控」的含義，與名詞「手指」的直覺不同。在音樂情境下，則特指「彈奏技巧」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Finger" in English）
How to pronounce "Finger" in English?"Finger" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Finger" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Finger"?How does "Finger" change by context?
2. to identify or point out someone, especially as being responsible for a crime
指認或指出某人（尤指對罪行負責）
The witness fingered the suspect in the police lineup.
目擊者在警方列隊指認中指認了嫌疑犯。
He was fingered as the mastermind behind the robbery.
他被指認為這起搶劫案的主謀。
3. to play a musical instrument with the fingers
用手指彈奏樂器
She expertly fingered the complex passage on the violin.
她熟練地用手指在提琴上彈奏複雜的樂段。
Learning to properly finger the chords is essential for guitarists.
學習正確地用手指按和弦對吉他手來說至關重要。
4. to handle or manipulate something, often in a skillful or furtive way
熟練或偷偷地操作、擺弄某物
The thief fingered the lock until it clicked open.
小偷擺弄著鎖直到它喀噠一聲打開。
He sat at his desk, fingering the worry beads.
他坐在書桌前，手裡撥弄著念珠。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Finger"?How to make natural sentences with "Finger"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| finger + noun | 用手指觸碰或撥弄某物 | He nervously fingered the edge of the tablecloth. (他緊張地用手指撥弄著桌布的邊緣。) |
| finger + someone as + noun | 指認某人為... | The witness fingered him as the thief. (目擊者指認他就是小偷。) |
| finger + someone for + crime | 指控某人犯下某罪 | The informant fingered the gang leader for the robbery. (線民指控幫派首領犯下那起搶劫案。) |
| be fingered for + something | 被指控涉及某事 | He was fingered for leaking the confidential documents. (他被指控洩露了機密文件。) |
| finger + through + noun | 用手指翻找或撥動 | She fingered through the stack of old photographs. (她用手指翻動著那疊舊照片。) |
用法說明
How is "Finger" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Finger"?
finger doing vs finger to do
- finger doing 通常描述一個正在進行的動作，或強調「觸碰」這個動作本身。
- finger to do 則常表示一個目的、意圖，或為了某個特定原因而觸碰。
- 在 would finger 或 want to finger 這類表達意願的結構後，通常接 to do。 EN: She fingered the fabric, feeling its texture. 翻譯: 她用手指觸摸著布料，感受它的質地。
EN:He fingered the lock to check if it was secure.
翻譯:他用手碰了碰鎖，以檢查它是否牢固。
總結建議
一般情況下，描述具體的觸碰動作時用 finger doing，而表示觸碰的目的時則用 finger to do。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Finger" and similar words?How to choose "Finger" vs alternatives?
finger vs touch
「finger」強調用手指觸摸、撥弄或指向的具體動作；「touch」則泛指任何形式的接觸，範圍更廣，不一定用手指。
finger vs point
「finger」作動詞時，可指用手指觸摸或撥弄，但「指向」的動作通常用「point」；「point」專注於指示方向或目標。
finger vs feel
「finger」側重於手指的物理動作（觸摸、撥弄）；「feel」則強調透過觸摸產生的「感覺」或「感知」。
口語用法
How is "Finger" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Finger"?
引述
在引述他人動作或模仿時，常用 "finger" 來生動描述指指點點的行為。 EN: She was like, "And then he just fingered the screen and said, 'Fix this.'" 翻譯: 她當時就說：「然後他就用手指戳著螢幕說：『把這個修好。』」
EN:My boss fingered the chart and asked, "Who's responsible for this dip?"
翻譯:我老闆用手指點著圖表問：「這次下滑是誰的責任？」
語氣強調
搭配手勢或加重語氣時，用來強調指認、指責或明確指出某物的動作。 EN: Don't finger me for this mess—I wasn't even here last week! 翻譯: 別把這爛攤子怪到我頭上——我上週根本不在！
EN:He fingered the exact button that causes the problem.
翻譯:他準確指出了導致問題的那個按鈕。
停頓填充
在思考或尋找措辭時，有時會伴隨手部動作，用 "fingering" 描述把玩物品的動作作為填充。 EN: He sat there, fingering his pen, before finally answering. 翻譯: 他坐在那裡，手指撥弄著筆，最後才回答。
EN:She kept fingering the necklace while she told the story.
翻譯:她講述故事時，手指一直摸著項鍊。
正式書寫注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免使用 "finger" 作為動詞的口語化引述或填充用法。建議改用更精確的動詞，如 "indicate"、"point at"、"identify" 或 "handle"，以符合文體要求。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Finger"?What fixed phrases with "Finger" should I remember?
point a finger at
verb phrase
指責、歸咎於
cross one's fingers
verb phrase
祈求好運、希望事情順利
finger through
verb + preposition
用手指翻閱、瀏覽
finger someone as
verb + object + as
指認某人為（罪犯等）
not lift a finger
verb phrase (negative)
一點忙也不幫、袖手旁觀
finger across
verb + preposition
用手指滑過（表面）
have a finger in every pie
verb phrase (idiom)
參與許多事務、到處插手
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Finger"?Which "Finger" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He fingered the book.
✓He flipped through the book with his fingers.
The verb 'finger' often has a sexual connotation in modern English. When describing touching or handling something with fingers in a neutral way, use more specific verbs like 'flip through', 'touch', or 'handle'.
×I will finger the piano.
✓I will play the piano.
'Finger' as a verb is not used for playing musical instruments in standard English. Use 'play' instead. Musicians might use 'fingering' as a noun to describe finger placement, but not as the main verb for the action.
×Can you finger what's wrong with this machine?
✓Can you figure out what's wrong with this machine?
'Finger' as a verb meaning 'to identify' or 'to point out' is informal and often implies accusing someone of a crime. It is not a general synonym for 'figure out', 'identify', or 'diagnose'.
×He was fingering his phone during the meeting.
✓He was scrolling on his phone / fiddling with his phone during the meeting.
Using 'finger' to describe the common action of using a touchscreen phone sounds awkward and carries the potentially inappropriate connotation. Use more natural verbs like 'scroll on', 'use', 'check', or 'fiddle with'.
×She fingered the idea for a long time.
✓She considered the idea for a long time. / She toyed with the idea for a long time.
'Finger' is not used metaphorically for considering or thinking about an idea. Use verbs like 'consider', 'contemplate', 'think about', or the idiom 'toy with'.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Finger"?What are tense/participle forms of "Finger"?
fingers(3rd_singular)fingering(present_participle)fingered(past)fingered(past_participle)