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ADJ-GRADED
扎人的；引起刺痛的
Something that is prickly feels rough and uncomfortable, as if it has a lot of prickles.
例句
The bunk mattress was hard, the blankets prickly and slightly damp...
这个铺位的床垫很硬，毯子也很扎人，而且还有点潮。
The grass was prickly and cold.
草地扎人，而且很凉。
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ADJ-GRADED
易发怒的；容易生气的
Someone who is prickly loses their temper or gets upset very easily.
例句
You know how prickly she is.
你知道她有多么爱发脾气。
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ADJ-GRADED
棘手的；麻烦的；难处理的
A prickly issue or subject is one that is rather complicated and difficult to discuss or resolve.
例句
The issue is likely to prove a prickly one.
这个问题有可能很棘手。