plural spikes
plural spikes
Learner's definition of SPIKE
1
[count] : a long, thin rod that ends in a point and is often made of metal长钉 -
There are spikes on top of the fence.栅栏上面有长钉。
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The climbers drove metal spikes into the ice.登山者把金属长钉钉进了冰里。
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a railroad spike [=a large nail used to attach rails to railroad ties]铁路道钉
2
[count] : a sudden, rapid increase in something猛增;急升 3
a [count] : a metal point attached to the bottom of shoes worn by athletes in some sports(运动鞋)鞋钉 —
usually plural通常用复数 b spikes [plural] : shoes with metal points attached to the bottom钉鞋 c spikes [plural] : women's shoes with high, thin heels细高跟鞋 4
[count] : a long, narrow group of flowers that grow on one stem穗;穗状花序 2 spike /ˈspaɪk/ verb
spikes; spiked; spiking
spikes; spiked; spiking
Learner's definition of SPIKE
1 [+ object]
a : to add alcohol or drugs to (food or drink)在…中掺入(烈酒或药物) —
often + with b : to add something that gives flavor or interest to (something)给…添加风味;给…增加趣味 —
usually + with 2
[no object] chiefly US : to increase greatly in a short period of time迅速提升;急剧增加 3 [+ object] sports
a : to hit (a volleyball) sharply downward towards the ground(排球运动中)用力扣球 b US : to throw (a ball) sharply downward摔球触地 4
[+ object] : to form (something, such as hair) into spikes or points(把头发等)弄成穗状,弄成尖状 5
[+ object] : to pierce or cut (someone or something) with a sharp point or spike(用尖物)刺入,扎入 6
[+ object] : to prevent (something, such as a story or rumor) from being published or becoming known by many people阻止传播(新闻、谣言等)
spike someone's guns
British
: to ruin an opponent's plans破坏对手的计划