to push or hit something forcefully and quickly, often with a thin or sharp object

The doctor jabbed the needle into the dog's leg. 医生将针头扎入狗的腿中。

Watch out! You nearly jabbed me in the eye with your umbrella! 当心！你的雨伞快戳到我眼睛了！

He was jabbing a finger at (= towards) them and shouting angrily. 他用手指着他们，愤怒地又喊又叫。

to make quick forceful hits with your fist (= closed hand) when boxing

to kick a ball hard and quickly

He jabbed the ball into the net in the final minute of the game. 在比赛的最后时刻他一记劲射将球打入网窝。

a quick hard push or hit

She gave me a sharp jab in the ribs with her elbow to stop me from saying any more. 她用肘猛戳了一下我的胸口，不让我再说下去。

The boxer was floored by a punishing left jab. 拳击手被一记凶狠的左刺拳击倒在地。

an injection

a flu jab 流感预防针

You'll need some jabs if you're going to Egypt. 如果你去埃及，需要打一些防疫针。