barb
复数形式
barbs
1
尖刻的话, 挖苦的评论
a sharp or pointed remark that is intended to criticize or upset someone
- Sarah couldn't help but feel hurt by Tom's barb about her cooking skills during the dinner party.
Sarah忍不住对Tom在晚宴上对她烹饪技巧的尖刻话语感到受伤。
- 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。
- Despite her attempts to maintain composure, Susan was stung by her coworker's barb about her recent promotion.
尽管苏珊试图保持冷静，但她还是被同事对她最近升职的尖刻话语刺痛了。
- Jake's barb about his friend's appearance left a sour atmosphere at the gathering.
杰克关于朋友外表的尖刻话语让聚会的气氛变得不愉快。
- The comedian's jokes were often laced with barbs aimed at poking fun at societal norms.
这位喜剧演员的笑话常常夹杂着尖刻的话，旨在嘲笑社会规范。
2
羽枝, 细丝
one of the thin, hair-like structures branching from the main shaft of a bird's feather
- The barbs on the feather interlock to create a smooth surface.
羽毛上的羽小枝相互锁合以形成光滑的表面。
- Scientists studied the microscopic structure of feather barbs.
- The colorful barbs give peacock feathers their iridescent effect.
彩色的羽枝使孔雀羽毛具有彩虹般的效果。
- Birds preen to align their feather barbs for better flight.
鸟类梳理羽毛以对齐羽毛的 羽枝 以获得更好的飞行。
- Damage to the barbs can affect a bird's ability to fly efficiently.
对羽枝的损害会影响鸟类高效飞行的能力。
3
倒钩, 刺
a sharp projection on an arrowhead, spear, or similar tool designed to make removal difficult
- The arrow's barb caused severe internal injury.
箭的倒钩造成了严重的内伤。
- Ancient hunters used spears with barbs for fishing.
古代猎人使用带倒刺的矛来捕鱼。
- Removing a barb from the wound required surgery.
从伤口中取出倒钩需要手术。
- The museum displayed a spear with multiple barbs.
博物馆展示了一把带有多个倒刺的矛。
- The design of the barb made the weapon more effective.
倒钩的设计使武器更加有效。
4
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
- The barbs on the fence were an effective deterrent against trespassers.
栅栏上的尖刺是对抗入侵者的有效威慑。
- 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。
- Farmers use wire with sharp barbs to keep livestock contained in pastures.
农民使用带有尖锐倒刺的铁丝来将牲畜围在牧场里。
- The sharp barbs caught on the sleeves of his jacket as he climbed over the fence.
当他爬过栅栏时，尖锐的倒刺钩住了他夹克的袖子。
- The prisoner attempted to escape but was caught on the barbs of the perimeter fence.
囚犯试图逃跑，但被围栏的尖刺卡住了。