spiked

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

ruОписывает что-то, имеющее острые концы или содержащее добавленное вещество, часто алкоголь или наркотики.esDescribe algo que tiene puntas afiladas o que contiene una sustancia añadida, a menudo alcohol o drogas.frQualifie quelque chose qui est muni de pointes ou de pics, ou qui contient une substance ajoutée, souvent de l'alcool ou une drogue.deBeschreibt etwas, das spitze Enden hat oder dem eine Substanz, oft Alkohol oder Drogen, zugesetzt wurde.ptDescreve algo que tem pontas agudas ou que contém uma substância adicionada, frequentemente álcool ou drogas.zh指某物带有尖刺或尖端；也指饮料或食物中被偷偷加入了酒精或毒品等物质。arيصف شيئًا له أطراف أو نهايات حادة، أو شيئًا أُضيف إليه مادة ما، وغالبًا الكحول أو المخدرات دون علم صاحبه.

1. Having sharp points B1 formal

   Having one or more sharp, pointed projections.

   • 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.

   ruС шипамиescon púasfrmuni de pointesdeMit SpitzenptCom pontaszh带尖刺的arذو أطراف مدببة

   Synonyms: barbedbristlyjaggedpointedsharpspikythorny

   Antonyms: bluntdullroundedsmooth

2. Increased sharply B2 informal

   Having risen or increased suddenly and significantly.

   • 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.

   ruРезко возросшийesdisparado/aumentar bruscamentefraugmenter brutalementdeJäh angestiegenptAumento acentuadozh急剧上升的arمرتفع بشكل حاد

3. Containing added substance B2 informal

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

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

   ruС добавлением веществаesadulterado (con sustancia añadida en secreto)fradultéré (par ajout clandestin)deMit zugesetzter SubstanzptCom substância adicionadazh掺有添加物的arمخلوط بمادة مضافة

   Synonyms: adulterateddruggedlaced

• more spiked comparative form
• most spiked superlative form

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.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по добавлению острого конца или резкому увеличению чего-либо, а в спорте — для сильного удара по мячу вниз.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de añadir una punta afilada o un aumento repentino de algo, y en deportes, para golpear fuertemente la pelota hacia abajo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'ajouter une pointe ou une augmentation brusque de quelque chose, et dans le sport, pour un smash ou un coup violent vers le bas.deVerb, das das Versehen mit einer Spitze oder das plötzliche starke Ansteigen von etwas bezeichnet; im Sport auch für einen kräftigen Schlag von oben auf den Ball.ptVerbo usado para indicar colocar uma ponta afiada em algo ou aumentar algo de forma súbita e acentuada; no esporte, significa golpear a bola de cima para baixo com força.zh动词，指给某物加上尖头或使某物变得尖锐；也指数量或价格急剧上升；在体育中指将球猛力向下扣击。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إضافة طرف حاد أو الزيادة الحادة المفاجئة في شيء ما، وفي الرياضة يُستخدم للدلالة على ضرب الكرة بقوة نحو الأسفل.

1. Obstruct or prevent B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗаблокироватьesobstaculizar, impedirfrentraver, faire échouerdeBlockierenptBloquearzh阻挠arمنع أو إعاقة

   Synonyms: blockfoilfrustratepreventquashscotchsquashstopthwart

   Antonyms: advanceaidassistfurtherhelppromote

2. Pierce with a sharp point B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПроткнутьesEnsartar, atravesar con puntafrEmpaler avec une pointedeAufspießenptEspetarzh刺穿arوخز

   Synonyms: impalepiercepunctureskewerspearstabsticktransfix

3. Secure with spikes C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗакрепить шипамиesSujetar con púasfrFixer avec des pointesdeMit Spikes befestigenptFixar com pregos ou pontaszh用尖钉固定arتثبيت بالمسامير المدببة

4. Produce spikes (botany) C1 formal

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

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

   ruКолоситьсяesespigarfrproduire des épisdeÄhren bildenptEspigarzh抽穗arأسبل

5. Add alcohol to beverages B2 informal

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

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

   ruПодмешать алкогольesEscarchar, adulterar con alcoholfralcooliser subrepticementdeAlkohol heimlich beimischenptColocar álcool escondidozh偷偷加酒arإضافة الكحول سراً

   Synonyms: doctorfortifylace

6. Increase sharply B2 formal

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

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

   ruРезко возрастатьesdispararsefraugmenter brusquementdeSchlagartig ansteigenptAumentar bruscamentezh急剧上升arارتفاع حاد

   Synonyms: jumpleaprocketshoot upskyrocketsoarsurge

   Antonyms: crashdeclinedecreasedipdropfallplungetumble

• spiked past participle
• spiked past simple
• spiking present participle
• spikes third person singular

Phrasal variants: spike out