puncture
US /ˈpʌŋk.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈpʌŋk.tʃɚ/
1.
pancit, lubang
a small hole in a tire or other inflatable object, caused by a sharp object
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I got a puncture on my way to work.
Saya dapat pancit dalam perjalanan ke tempat kerja.
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The balloon had a small puncture and slowly deflated.
Belon itu ada lubang kecil dan perlahan-lahan kempis.
1.
menebuk, melubangi
to make a small hole in something with a sharp object
:
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He accidentally punctured the tire with a nail.
Dia secara tidak sengaja menebuk tayar dengan paku.
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The doctor will puncture the skin to draw blood.
Doktor akan menebuk kulit untuk mengambil darah.
2.
menjejaskan, merosakkan
to suddenly lose confidence or strength
:
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His confidence was completely punctured after the failure.
Keyakinannya benar-benar terjejas selepas kegagalan itu.
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The team's morale was punctured by the late goal.
Semangat pasukan terjejas oleh gol lewat itu.