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
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
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
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
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
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。
