prickling

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。