n the leaf of a conifer
n a slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument
n a sharp pointed implement (usually steel)
n a stylus that formerly made sound by following a groove in a phonograph record
v goad or provoke,as by constant criticism
v prick with a needle
s unnecessary and unwarranted
a. 不需要的, 不必要的
1. The extra decoration on the cake was needless.
蛋糕上的额外装饰是多余的。
2. She felt that the meeting was needless and could have been an email.
她觉得这个会议是多余的，可以用电子邮件解决。
3. His needless worries only made the situation worse.
他多余的担忧只让情况变得更糟。