prickly
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ Something that is prickly feels rough and uncomfortable, as if it has a lot of prickles. 紥人的
The bunk mattress was hard, the blankets prickly and slightly damp. 鋪位上的牀墊很硬,毛毯紥人且有點潮溼。
2. ADJ Someone who is prickly loses their temper or gets upset very easily. 易怒的; 易生氣的
You know how prickly she is. 你知道她多麽容易生氣。
3. ADJ A prickly issue or subject is one that is rather complicated and difficult to discuss or resolve. 棘手的
The issue is likely to prove a prickly one. 這個問題很可能是棘手的。
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prickly /ˈprɪklɪ/
剑桥词典
prickly adjective (SHARP)
covered with prickles
多刺的;刺痛的;癢的
Chestnuts had burst out of their prickly green husks . 慄子從長滿刺的綠色外殼中脹破出來。
I find this sweater slightly prickly (= it makes the skin sore ). 我感覺這件毛衣有點刺癢。
prickly adjective (UNFRIENDLY)
informalunfriendly and easily offended or annoyed
易動怒的,易生氣的
She was asked a couple of questions about her private life and got a little prickly. 有人問了她幾個私生活方麪的問題,她有些生氣了。
prickly adjective (COMPLICATED)
complicated and difficult to deal with
複襍的;難以処理的,棘手的
a prickly issue /situation 棘手的問題/形勢 返回 prickly