Spine
01
脊柱
the row of small bones that are joined together down the center of the back of the body
例子
Proper posture helps maintain the natural alignment of the spine and prevents back pain.
正确的姿势有助于保持脊柱的自然对齐并防止背痛。
02
a small, sharp-pointed tip on a plant, such as a leaf or stem, resembling a spike
例子
Roses have spines to protect against herbivores.
03
a sharp, rigid projection or appendage on an animal, such as a porcupine quill, a bony ridge, or a fin ray
例子
Fish have spines supporting their fins.
04
the outer edge or binding of a book that encloses the inner pages and faces outward when shelved
例子
She read the title on the spine before pulling the book from the shelf.
05
a sharp, pointed projection or protuberance
例子
Icicles hung from the roof like frozen spines.
06
勇气, 性格力量
inner strength, moral courage, or the ability to stand up for oneself
Slang例子
She showed spine by presenting her ideas despite opposition.
尽管有反对，她通过提出自己的想法展现了 勇气。
