prickle
柯林斯词典
1. V-I If your skin prickles, it feels as if a lot of small sharp points are being stuck into it, either because of something touching it or because you feel a strong emotion. (因被刺或强烈的感触而)感到刺痛
He paused, feeling his scalp prickling under his hat. 他暂停下来,觉着帽子下面的头皮刺痒难耐。
2. N-COUNT Prickle is also a noun. 刺痛感
I felt a prickle of disquiet. 我焦躁得如坐针毡。
3. N-COUNT Prickles are small sharp points that stick out from leaves or from the stalks of plants. (植物的叶或茎上的)刺; 棘[usu pl]
...an erect stem covered at the base with a few prickles. ...一杆笔直的茎,根部有几根刺。
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prickle /ˈprɪkəl/ (prickling,prickled,prickles)
剑桥词典
- one of several thin , sharp points that stick out of a plant or animal
(动植物的)刺,棘
The fruit can be eaten once the prickles have been removed . 这种水果只要去掉刺就可以吃了。
a feeling as if a lot of little points are sticking into your body
(皮肤)刺痒,刺痛
I felt a hot prickle of embarrassment spread across my cheeks . 我觉得非常尴尬,脸上热辣辣的。 返回 prickle