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Prickly Adj Graded 例:The Issue 英[ˈprɪkli 美[ˈprɪkli Adj.多刺的;刺痛的;麻烦的,棘手的;易动怒的 扎人的;引起刺痛的

单词 prickly
音标
英[ˈprɪkli] 美[ˈprɪkli]
解释
adj.多刺的;刺痛的;麻烦的,棘手的;易动怒的;
例句

ADJ-GRADED
扎人的;引起刺痛的
Something that is prickly feels rough and uncomfortable, as if it has a lot of prickles.
例: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。
例:The grass was prickly and cold.草地扎人,而且很凉。

ADJ-GRADED
易发怒的;容易生气的
Someone who is prickly loses their temper or gets upset very easily.
例:You know how prickly she is.你知道她有多么爱发脾气。

ADJ-GRADED
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.
例:The issue is likely to prove a prickly one.这个问题有可能很棘手。
变形
est:prickliest~er:pricklier~

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