barb
UK/bɑ:d/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
n.
A backward-pointing spike on an arrow or hook; a hurtful or cutting remark
倒钩；刺耳的话，讽刺
v.
To fit with barbs or sharp backward-pointing points
装倒钩于
Root Breakdown
Native Englishbarbother
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Common Collocations
- 1.barbed wire带刺的铁丝
Example Sentences
- 1.
Barbed wire fences surround the military compound for security purposes.
- 2.
His barbed remark about her appearance hurt her feelings deeply.