barb
US /bɑːrb/
UK /bɑːrb/
名词
1.
倒刺, 刺
a sharp projection near the end of an arrow, fishhook, or similar object, which is angled away from the main point so as to make extraction difficult
示例:
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The fishhook has a sharp barb to prevent the fish from escaping.
鱼钩上有一个锋利的倒刺，防止鱼逃脱。
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He got his sweater caught on a barb of the wire fence.
他的毛衣钩在了铁丝网的刺上。
2.
讥讽, 冷嘲热讽
a deliberate insulting or cutting remark
示例:
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The two politicians traded barbs during the debate.
两位政治家在辩论中互相讥讽。
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She ignored his barbs and continued with her presentation.
她没理会他的讥讽，继续进行演讲。
动词
1.
装倒刺, 使有刺
to provide with a barb or barbs
示例:
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The arrows were barbed with flint.
这些箭上装有燧石做的倒刺。
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The wire was barbed to keep intruders out.
铁丝上装有刺以防入侵者。
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