(用刀等)刺〔戳〕 attempt to wound sb or make a hole in sth with a sharp point such as a knife
stab at sb/sth with sth
The big man stabbed at the guard with a dagger.
那彪形大汉用刀猛刺卫兵。
It's rude to stab at the meat with your knife to see if it is well cooked.
为了看肉是否是熟的而用刀子去戳是不礼貌的。
He stabbed at the earth with his stick.
他用手杖戳着地。
She stabbed at the air with her finger to emphasize what she was saying.
她用手指一指一点地比划着,强调她说的话。