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Prickly Adj Graded 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词 Issue 英 Prɪkli] 美 Prɪkli Adj.多刺的;棘手的;易生气的

英语单词 prickly
英美音标 英 ['prɪkli] 美 ['prɪkli]
中文释义 adj.多刺的;棘手的;易生气的
英语例句 (1) The child's rubber ball punctured when it fell on a prickly bush.
(2) Ethically, it's a prickly issue.
(3) You know how prickly she is.
中文例句 (1) 那小孩的皮球落在带刺的树丛上时被戳破了。
(2) 就伦理上来说,那是个棘手的问题。
(3) 你明白她易动怒。
柯林斯解释
1
[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]扎人的;引起刺痛的 Something that is prickly feels rough and uncomfortable, as if it has a lot of prickles.
  • The bunk mattress was hard, the blankets prickly and slightly damp...

    这个铺位的床垫很硬,毯子也很扎人,而且还有点潮。

  • The grass was prickly and cold.

    草地扎人,而且很凉。

2
[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]易发怒的;容易生气的 Someone who is prickly loses their temper or gets upset very easily.
  • You know how prickly she is.

    你知道她有多么爱发脾气。

3
[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]棘手的;麻烦的;难处理的 A prickly issue or subject is one that is rather complicated and difficult to discuss or resolve.
  • The issue is likely to prove a prickly one.

    这个问题有可能很棘手。

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