splinter
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/ˈsplɪntər/
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/ˈsplɪntə(r)/
A small, thin piece of material that has broken off from a larger piece.
I got a splinter in my finger from the wooden table.
我从木桌上弄得手指里有了一根刺。
To break or cause to break into small, thin, sharp pieces.
Dropping the vase caused it to splinter into many pieces.
花瓶的掉落导致它碎成许多块。
To separate into smaller groups or parts.
The club splintered over disagreements on management.
俱乐部因管理上的分歧而分裂。