LEARNit Dictionary
puncture
noun
/ˈpʌŋktʃə(r)/
UK
/ˈpʌŋktʃər/
US
1
a small hole in a tyre made by a sharp point that allows air to escape
پنچری, سوراخ کوچک
compare
flat(6)
2
a small hole, especially in the skin, made by a sharp point
سوراخ, سوراخ ریز
There were four small puncture marks on her wrist where the cat had bitten her.
Puncture wounds carry a serious risk of infection.
see also
lumbar puncture
verb
/ˈpʌŋktʃə(r)/
UK
/ˈpʌŋktʃər/
US
1
to make a small hole in something; to get a small hole
سوراخ کردن, سوراخ شدن
2
to suddenly make somebody feel less confident, proud, etc.
تضعیف کردن, خرد کردن, ناامید کردن, بی اعتبار کردن
to puncture somebody’s confidence
The earlier mood of optimism had been punctured.