Barb
01
当てこすり, 辛辣な発言
a sharp or pointed remark that is intended to criticize or upset someone
例
Sarah could n't help but feel hurt by Tom 's barb about her cooking skills during the dinner party.
サラは、ディナーパーティー中にトムが彼女の料理の腕前について言った辛辣な言葉に傷つかずにはいられなかった。
02
バーブ, 細毛
one of the thin, hair-like structures branching from the main shaft of a bird's feather
例
The barbs on the feather interlock to create a smooth surface.
羽の小羽枝は滑らかな表面を作るために連動します。
03
返し, かえし
a sharp projection on an arrowhead, spear, or similar tool designed to make removal difficult
例
The arrow 's barb caused severe internal injury.
矢の返しが深刻な内傷を引き起こした。
04
とげ, 鋭い先端
a sharp projection or point, typically found on wire fencing, designed to deter and hinder passage or intrusion
例
The barbs on the fence were an effective deterrent against trespassers.
フェンスのとげは、侵入者に対して効果的な抑止力でした。
to barb
01
鋭い突起を装備する, かえしを付ける
to equip something, such as a weapon, hook, or wire, with sharp projections
Transitive: to barb sth
例
The craftsman barbed the fishing hooks to secure the catch.
職人は漁獲を確実にするために釣り針に返しをつけた。
