plural burrs
plural burrs
Learner's definition of BURR
[count]
1
also bur : a rough covering of a nut or seed ◊ Burrs often have small hooks that stick to clothing and fur.芒刺,毛刺(覆盖于坚果或种子表面,常带有能钩住衣服和皮毛的小钩)
2
: a rough area on a piece of metal that is left after the metal is cut(金属切割后留下的)毛口,毛边 3
: a strong way of pronouncing r that is used by some speakers of English especially in northern England and in Scotland(尤指英格兰北方人及苏格兰人发音中)很重的r音 —
usually singular通常用单数
a burr in/under the saddle
US, informal
: someone or something that is a constant cause of trouble or annoyance不断惹麻烦的人;令人讨厌的事物