barbed

🇺🇸 /bɑːrbd/ 🇬🇧 /bɑːbd/
詞頻
難度
標籤 TOP10000
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.

帶刺鐵絲網的圍欄很難爬過去。

R

Saying something in a way that is intended to hurt someone's feelings.

Her barbed comment about his appearance left him feeling upset.

她對他外貌的諷刺評論讓他感到不安。

translation

adj. 帶倒鉤的, 尖酸刻薄的