barb
[bɑ:rb]
n.
(箭头、鱼钩等的)倒钩;
带刺的话;
毕露的锋芒;
钩状毛;
vt.
在…装倒钩;
例句:
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The barb stung her exactly the way he hoped it would.
如他所愿,这句带刺的话刺痛了她。
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The barb of his wit made us wince.
他那锋芒毕露的机智使我们退避三舍.
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I really appreciate it, Barb.
Barb, 我真心喜欢这礼物, 尤其是因为它可以随意放大.
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It is hard to imagine a more painful barb.
来自THETIMES
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