spiny
US /ˈspaɪ.ni/
UK /ˈspaɪ.ni/
形容词
1.
多刺的, 有刺的
covered with spines or sharp points
示例:
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The cactus has a very spiny surface.
仙人掌的表面非常多刺。
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Be careful when handling the spiny branches.
处理多刺的树枝时要小心。
2.
棘手的, 困难的, 复杂的
difficult and unpleasant
示例:
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They had a spiny debate about the new policy.
他们就新政策进行了一场棘手的辩论。
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The negotiations became quite spiny towards the end.
谈判到最后变得相当棘手。
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