spine

US [spaɪn]
UK [spaɪn]
  • n.脊柱;脊椎;书脊;(植物的)刺
  • Web脊骨;棘;中心
Plural Form:spines  
spine
n.
1.
脊柱;脊椎the row of small bones that are connected together down the middle of the back
2.
(植物的)刺;(动物的)刺毛any of the sharp pointed parts like needles on some plants and animals
Porcupines use their spines to protect themselves.
豪猪用身上的刺毛来自卫。
3.
书脊the narrow part of the cover of a book that the pages are joined to

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