Spine
01
脊柱
the row of small bones that are joined together down the center of the back of the body
例子
The surgeon carefully examined the patient 's spine to assess the extent of the injury.
外科医生仔细检查了病人的脊柱以评估受伤的程度。
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
刺, 棘
a sharp pointed part that grows on some animals and plants as a means of protection
例子
The porcupine 's spine can pierce skin easily.
Fish have spines supporting their fins.
03
书脊, 装订
the edge of a book that binds all the pages together, usually with the title and the publisher's name appearing on its cover
例子
The book 's spine was cracked from frequent use.
She read the title on the spine before pulling the book from the shelf.
04
刺, 棘
a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
例子
The cactus is covered with spines along its stems.
Roses have spines to protect against herbivores.
05
刺, 尖锐突起
any sharply pointed projection
例子
The sculpture featured metal spines protruding from its surface.
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
At least he 's got a spine; unlike the others who avoided the tough conversation.
至少他还有骨气；不像那些回避艰难谈话的其他人。
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。
