prickle
n. (动植物的)刺,棘; 刺痛感
vt.& vi. 感到刺痛,引起刺痛
If your skin prickles, it feels as if a lot of small sharp points are being stuck into it, either because of something touching it or because you feel a strong emotion.
He paused, feeling his scalp prickling under his hat...
他停了下来,觉得帽子下面头皮刺痒。
Her skin prickled with apprehension.
她因为忧惧而浑身发毛。
Prickles are small sharp points that stick out from leaves or from the stalks of plants.
...an erect stem covered at the base with a few prickles.
根部有几根刺的笔直的茎
1. a sharp-pointed tip on a stem or leaf
1. cause a prickling sensation
2. cause a stinging or tingling sensation
3. make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn;
I felt a prickle of disquiet.
我觉得焦虑不安。
The scream sent a prickle down my spine.
尖叫声听得我像针由上到下刺我的脊骨.
My scalp began to prickle as I realized the horrible truth.
我了解到了那令人恐惧的事实,顿时感到不寒而栗.
Woollen clothes often prickle my skin.
毛料衣服常常刺痛我的皮肤.
Prickle is a frequentative of prick.
pricke是pirck的重复动词.