thorn
UK/θɒ:n/US
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Definitions
n.
A sharp, pointed spine on a plant such as a rose or hawthorn
刺，棘；荆棘
v.
To pierce with a sharp point
刺穿
Root Breakdown
Native Englishthornother
=thorn
Common Collocations
- 1.a thorn in one's side眼中钉，肉中刺
- 2.rose thorn玫瑰刺
- 3.crown of thorns荆棘冠
- 4.thorn bush荆棘丛
Example Sentences
- 1.
She pricked her finger on a thorn while picking roses from the garden.
- 2.
The dense hedge of thorns made it impossible to pass through.
- 3.
His constant complaints were a thorn in the side of the entire team.