/ˈprɪkl ||; ˈprɪkḷ/noun [C] one of the sharp points on some plants and animals （植物或动物的）棘，尖刺: Hedgehogs are covered in prickles.刺猬身上长满尖刺。☞Look at spine. 参看spine。 ☞picture at hedgehog 见hedgehog插图
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/ˈprɪkl ||; ˈprɪkḷ/verb [I] to have or make sb/sth have an uncomfortable feeling on the skin （使）感到刺痛: I don't like that shirt -- it prickles.我不喜欢那件衬衫─穿着扎痛人。His skin prickled with fear.他恐惧得皮肤感到刺痛。