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.
小心别被刺扎到手。
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The rose bush was full of sharp thorns.
玫瑰丛上长满了尖锐的刺。
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pricklespinebarbspikebristle
2.

眼中钉, 心头刺

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钉。
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The unresolved issue remained a thorn for the team.
这个未解决的问题仍然是团队的心头刺。
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nuisanceannoyancebotherirritantvexation
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thorn in your side