A pointed piece of metal or wood.
Her hair was styled in sharp spikes.
她的头发被设计成尖锐的尖刺状。
Metal points on the bottom of sports shoes for better grip.
The athlete tightened the spikes on her shoes.
运动员紧固了她鞋子上的钉子。
Shoes with metal spikes for running.
He wore his spikes for the track meet.
他穿着钉鞋参加了田径比赛。
A group of flowers growing on a single stem.
The garden was full of beautiful spikes of flowers.
花园里开满了美丽的花穗。
A sudden, large increase in something.
There was a spike in electricity usage during the heatwave.
热浪期间,电力使用量激增。
To pierce with a sharp object.
The fence was spiked with sharp points to deter intruders.
栅栏上布满了尖锐的尖刺,以防止入侵者。
To secretly add a substance to a drink or food.
The drink was spiked with alcohol without her knowledge.
饮料被偷偷掺了酒精,她并不知情。
To reject or prevent the publication of something.
The controversial article was spiked by the editor.
这篇有争议的文章被编辑枪毙了。
To experience a sudden increase in value or amount.
The stock price spiked before the announcement.
公告前股价突然上涨。