spiny

• 形容某物覆盖着刺、尖刺或尖锐突起，或指像刺一样细长尖锐的。

Describes something that is covered with spines, thorns, or sharp points.

1. Covered in spinesB2formal

   Having or covered with sharp, pointed projections, such as thorns, quills, or prickles.

   长满刺的

   • The spiny cactus is native to the desert.
   • Hedgehogs are small, spiny mammals.
   • The spiny lobster has a tough, protective shell.

   同义词bramblybrierybristlyburrypricklyspikyspinousthorny

   反义词baldglabroussmooth

2. Difficult or complexC1formal

   Used figuratively to describe a problem or situation that is complicated and hard to deal with.

   棘手的

   • The negotiations became a spiny issue for the committee.
   • He had to navigate a spiny set of legal regulations.
   • The spiny nature of the problem required expert analysis.

   同义词complicateddelicatedifficultknottypricklyproblematicthornyticklishtricky

   反义词easymanageablesimplestraightforwardtractable