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.
我從木桌上弄得手指裡有了一根刺。
To break or cause to break into small, thin, sharp pieces.
Dropping the vase caused it to splinter into many pieces.
花瓶的掉落導致它碎成許多塊。
To separate into smaller groups or parts.
The club splintered over disagreements on management.
俱樂部因管理上的分歧而分裂。