释义 |
spiny I. adjective also spin·ey \ˈspīnē, -ni\ (spinier ; spiniest) Etymology: spine + -y 1. : covered with spines : bearing several or many spines, prickles, or sharp processes 2. : abounding with difficulties, obstacles, or annoyances : nettlesome, thorny < a spiny problem — A.C.Fisher > 3. : slender and pointed like a spine II. noun (-es) Africa : any of several rabbitfishes of the genus Siganus |