Barb
01
尖刻的话, 挖苦的评论
a sharp or pointed remark that is intended to criticize or upset someone
例子
Sarah could n't help but feel hurt by Tom 's barb about her cooking skills during the dinner party.
Sarah忍不住对Tom在晚宴上对她烹饪技巧的尖刻话语感到受伤。
The politician responded to the reporter 's barb with a sarcastic remark of his own.
这位政治家以自己讽刺的言辞回应了记者的挖苦。
02
羽枝, 细丝
one of the thin, hair-like structures branching from the main shaft of a bird's feather
例子
The barbs on the feather interlock to create a smooth surface.
羽毛上的羽小枝相互锁合以形成光滑的表面。
Scientists studied the microscopic structure of feather barbs.
03
倒钩, 刺
a sharp projection on an arrowhead, spear, or similar tool designed to make removal difficult
例子
The arrow 's barb caused severe internal injury.
箭的倒钩造成了严重的内伤。
Ancient hunters used spears with barbs for fishing.
古代猎人使用带倒刺的矛来捕鱼。
04
一根刺, 一个尖点
a sharp projection or point, typically found on wire fencing, designed to deter and hinder passage or intrusion
例子
The barbs on the fence were an effective deterrent against trespassers.
栅栏上的尖刺是对抗入侵者的有效威慑。
He got a small cut on his arm from brushing against a barb while climbing over the fence.
他在爬过篱笆时被尖刺擦到，手臂上划了一个小口子。
to barb
01
装备尖锐突起, 加装倒刺
to equip something, such as a weapon, hook, or wire, with sharp projections
Transitive: to barb sth
例子
The craftsman barbed the fishing hooks to secure the catch.
工匠倒刺了鱼钩以确保捕获。
They barbed the wire to make the fence harder to cross.
他们给铁丝装上倒刺，使围栏更难跨越。
