"spine" in Chinese (Simplified)
脊柱脊椎
Definition
“Spine” 指的是沿你背部中间的一排骨头,支撑着你的身体。也可以用来形容类似形状的东西,比如书脊,或者动植物的硬刺或尖刺。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常用于指身体部位,但书籍的侧面(书脊)和动植物的硬刺也叫“spine”。俚语里“has spine”代表有勇气。不要与“骨头”或“椎骨”混淆。
Examples
The human spine protects the spinal cord.
人的**脊柱**保护脊髓。
She hurt her spine while lifting heavy boxes.
她搬重箱子时伤到了**脊椎**。
There are 33 bones in the spine.
**脊柱**有33块骨头。
The title of the book was printed on the spine.
书名印在了**书脊**上。
Some cactus plants have sharp spines for protection.
一些仙人掌有锋利的**刺**作为保护。
He's got a lot of spine—he never gives up, even when it’s tough.
他很有**骨气**——即使很困难也不会放弃。