barbed
🇺🇸
/bɑːrbd/
🇬🇧
/bɑːbd/
adjective
R
Having a sharp point that curves backward, like the points on a barbed wire.
The barbed wire fence was difficult to climb over.
带刺铁丝网的围栏很难爬过去。
R
Saying something in a way that is intended to hurt someone's feelings.
Her barbed comment about his appearance left him feeling upset.
她对他外貌的讽刺评论让他感到不安。
translation
带倒钩的, 尖酸刻薄的