thorn

US /θɔːrn/
UK /θɔːrn/
"thorn" picture
1.

刺

a stiff, sharp point on the stem of a plant

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Be careful not to prick your finger on a thorn.
小心別被刺扎到手。
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The rose bush was full of sharp thorns.
玫瑰叢上長滿了尖銳的刺。
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pricklespinebarbspikebristle
2.

眼中釘, 心頭刺

a source of distress or annoyance

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His constant complaining was a thorn in my side.
他不停的抱怨是我的眼中釘。
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The unresolved issue remained a thorn for the team.
這個未解決的問題仍然是團隊的心頭刺。
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nuisanceannoyancebotherirritantvexation
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thorn in your side