英语单词:prickle

意思翻译

prickle

noun [ C ] uk/ˈprɪk.əl/ us/ˈprɪk.əl/

（动植物的）刺，棘

one of several thin, sharp points that stick out of a plant or animal

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。

（皮肤）刺痒，刺痛

a feeling as if a lot of little points are sticking into your body

I felt a hot prickle of embarrassment spread across my cheeks. 我觉得非常尴尬，脸上热辣辣的。

prickle

verb uk/ˈprɪk.əl/ us/ˈprɪk.əl/

[ T ]使感到刺痛

If thin, sharp objects prickle you, they cause slight pain by touching against your skin.

She lay on the grass and the stiff dry grass prickled the back of her legs. 她躺在草地上，干硬的草轻轻扎着她的双腿。

[ I ]（身体部位）感到刺痛

If part of your body prickles, it feels as if a lot of sharp points are touching it because you are frightened or excited.