finger

名词 finger:

1. any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
2. the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure
   同义词：fingerbreadth, finger's breadth, digit
3. one of the parts of a glove that provides covering for a finger or thumb

动词 finger:

1. feel or handle with the fingers
   同义词：thumb
2. examine by touch
   同义词：feel
3. search for on the computer
4. indicate the fingering for the playing of musical scores for keyboard instruments

1. The pen slips out of my fingers.
   钢笔从我指缝中滑下去了。
2. She fingered the rich silk.
   她抚摸着华丽的丝绒。

fin.ger

n.（名词）
One of the five digits of the hand, especially one other than the thumb.
手指：手掌的五个终端部分之一，尤指大拇指以外的一指
The part of a glove designed to cover a finger.
手指部分：手套的每一个设计来覆盖手指的部分
Something, such as an oblong peninsula, that resembles one of the digits of the hand.
指状物：象手指的东西，例如延伸的半岛
The length or width of a finger.
指长，指宽：一手指的长度或宽度
A degree of participation; a share:
参与，贡献：参与的程度；分享：
例句：
.seems almost sure to have a finger or two in crafting the final blueprint.(George B. Merry)
.似乎总要在制作最后蓝图时有所参与.(乔治B.梅里)

An obscene gesture of defiance or derision made by pointing or jabbing the middle finger upward. Often used withthe.
挑战和嘲弄的手势：一种违抗或嘲笑的淫秽的手势，将中指朝上指或戳，通常与the 连用
v.（动词）
fin.gered,fin.ger.ing,fin.gers
v.tr.（及物动词）
To touch with the fingers; handle.See Synonyms at touch
用指触摸；触碰参见 touch
Music
【音乐】
To mark (a score) with indications of which fingers are to play the notes.
标明指法符号：标明指法符号以便于用指演奏
To play (an instrument) by using the fingers in a particular order or way.
用指弹奏：采用特定的顺序或方法通过用手指演奏（乐器）
Slang
【俚语】
To inform on.
告发
To designate, especially as an intended victim.
选定：指明，尤指作为预定的受害者
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To handle something with the fingers.
利用手指触摸某物
Music To use the fingers in playing an instrument.
【音乐】 用指弹奏乐器

<习惯用语>have (one`s) fingers crossed 或
keep (one`s) fingers crossed
To hope for a successful or advantageous outcome.
希望成功：希望得到成功或有利的结果
twist around (one`s) little finger 或
wrap around (one`s) little finger
To dominate utterly and effortlessly.
绝对且并不费力地控制
来源：
Middle English
中古英语
from Old English * see penk we
源自 古英语 *参见 penk we

【引伸】
fin.gerer
n.（名词）
fin.gerless
adj.（形容词）