spike

名词 spike:

1. a transient variation in voltage or current
2. sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes
3. fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
   同义词：ear, capitulum
4. (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
5. a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline
6. a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall
7. a long sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
8. any holding device consisting of a sharp-pointed object
9. a long metal nail

动词 spike:

1. stand in the way of
2. pierce with a sharp stake or point
   同义词：transfix, impale, empale
3. secure with spikes
4. bring forth a spike or spikes
   同义词：spike out
5. add alcohol to (beverages)
   同义词：lace, fortify
6. manifest a sharp increase

1. The boss is bound to question the cost of the food for the office party, so let's spike his guns by pointing out that he's getting the drinks very cheaply.
   老板一定会对办公室聚会的食品所需的费用表示怀疑，我们对他说的他喝的酒非常便宜，从而打消他的疑虑。
2. A small point or spike for holding a candle upright.
   蜡烛扦竖直举起蜡烛的小尖或尖状物
3. A pointed tool, such as a spike or chisel, used for breaking rock or ore.
   钢楔一种如尖铁或凿子等有尖的，用于劈裂岩石或砂石的工具
4. There are many sharp spikes on the railings in the park.
   公园的栏杆上有很多尖头。