spiked

• يصف شيئًا له أطراف أو نهايات حادة، أو شيئًا أُضيف إليه مادة ما، وغالبًا الكحول أو المخدرات دون علم صاحبه.

Describes something that has sharp points or has been laced with a substance, often alcohol or drugs.

1. Having sharp pointsB1formal

   Having one or more sharp, pointed projections.

   ذو أطراف مدببة

   • The spiked fence prevented anyone from climbing over.
   • He wore a jacket with spiked shoulders.
   • The plant has spiked leaves that can prick your skin.

   المرادفاتbarbedbristlyjaggedpointedsharpspikythorny

   الأضدادbluntdullroundedsmooth

2. Increased sharplyB2informal

   Having risen or increased suddenly and significantly.

   مرتفع بشكل حاد

   • The spiked interest rates caused concern among homeowners.
   • There was a spiked demand for masks during the pandemic.
   • The graph shows a spiked trend in sales last quarter.

3. Containing added substanceB2informal

   Having had a substance (like alcohol or drugs) added secretly.

   مخلوط بمادة مضافة

   • The punch was spiked with vodka at the party.
   • He was arrested for selling spiked drinks.
   • She suspected her coffee had been spiked.

   المرادفاتadulterateddruggedlaced

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إضافة طرف حاد أو الزيادة الحادة المفاجئة في شيء ما، وفي الرياضة يُستخدم للدلالة على ضرب الكرة بقوة نحو الأسفل.

A verb used to indicate the act of adding a sharp point or increasing something sharply, or in sports, to hit the ball forcefully downward.

1. Obstruct or preventB2informal

   To block, hinder, or stop something from progressing or succeeding.

   منع أو إعاقة

   • The new regulations spiked our plans for expansion.
   • His injury spiked any chance of winning the championship.
   • The committee spiked the proposal due to budget concerns.

   المرادفاتblockfoilfrustratepreventquashscotchsquashstopthwart

   الأضدادadvanceaidassistfurtherhelppromote

2. Pierce with a sharp pointB2formal

   To impale or stab something with a sharp, pointed object.

   وخز

   • The hunter spiked the animal's hide with a spear.
   • She spiked the document onto the bulletin board with a pin.
   • The worker spiked the ground with a metal rod to test the soil.

   المرادفاتimpalepiercepunctureskewerspearstabsticktransfix

3. Secure with spikesC1formal

   To fasten or attach something using spikes or similar pointed fasteners.

   تثبيت بالمسامير المدببة

   • The railway workers spiked the rails to the wooden ties.
   • They spiked the fence posts into the ground for stability.
   • The climber spiked the rope into the ice wall.

4. Produce spikes (botany)C1formal

   To develop or produce a spike-shaped flower cluster or inflorescence.

   أسبل

   • The lavender plant spiked in early summer.
   • The wheat began to spike after the rain.
   • The garden flowers spiked beautifully this season.

5. Add alcohol to beveragesB2informal

   To secretly add alcohol, especially spirits, to a drink.

   إضافة الكحول سراً

   • He spiked the punch with vodka at the party.
   • Someone spiked her soda without her knowledge.
   • The bartender spiked the cocktail with extra rum.

   المرادفاتdoctorfortifylace

6. Increase sharplyB2formal

   To experience a sudden and significant rise in value, quantity, or intensity.

   ارتفاع حاد

   • The stock price spiked after the announcement.
   • Temperatures spiked to record highs this summer.
   • Demand for the product spiked during the holiday season.

   المرادفاتjumpleaprocketshoot upskyrocketsoarsurge

   الأضدادcrashdeclinedecreasedipdropfallplungetumble

الصيغ المركّبةspike out