nettle
UK/'netl/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
n.
A wild plant covered with tiny hairs that sting and irritate the skin on contact
荨麻（一种接触后会刺痛皮肤的植物）
v.
To sting or irritate physically; to annoy or provoke someone
刺痛；激怒，使烦恼
Root Breakdown
Native Englishnettleother
=nettle
Common Collocations
- 1.stinging nettle荨麻
- 2.nettle plant荨麻植物
- 3.nettle rash荨麻疹
Example Sentences
- 1.
She was stung by stinging nettle while hiking in the forest.
- 2.
The nettle plant grew wild along the old stone wall.
- 3.
His careless remarks would nettle her patience every single time.