thorn

θɒ:n

四级六级考研托福雅思GRE Collins 1

n. a Germanic character of runic origin

n. 刺, 棘, 荆棘

Collins 星级

9,881

BNC 频率

11,159

使用频率

thorn 源于古英语 þorn，表示植物的刺或刺状物，词根直接与其含义相关，容易记忆。

例句

1. The rose bush has many beautiful flowers, but it also has sharp thorns.

这棵玫瑰灌木有很多美丽的花，但它也有尖锐的刺。

2. Be careful when you handle the cactus; its thorns can hurt you.

处理仙人掌时要小心；它的刺可能会伤到你。

3. The thorn in his side reminded him of his past mistakes.

他心中的痛点让他想起了过去的错误。