spike
名詞
定義 spike 名詞
shape(形狀)
- Countable(可數名詞)
a long, thin object with a sharp point, especially one made of metal
尖狀物；（尤指金屬）尖釘
Large, sharp spikes were installed on the fence to prevent people from climbing over.
圍欄上安裝了大型尖銳的金屬尖釘，以防止人們攀爬。
This type of cactus has spikes all over its stem.
這種仙人掌的莖上佈滿了尖刺。
Some metal spikes were scattered on the running track from track shoes.
一些金屬尖釘從跑鞋上散落在跑道上。
level(程度)
- Countable(可數名詞)
a sudden, sharp increase in the amount, price, or level of something, typically before a decrease
飖升；高峰
The price of natural gas has seen a spike due to increased demand.
天然氣的價格因需求增加而急遽上升。
The company saw a spike in website traffic after their advertising campaign.
該公司的網站流量在廣告活動後急遽上升。
There has been a spike in crime in the area over the last few weeks.
在過去幾週內，該地區的犯罪率急遽上升。
片語 spike 名詞
- spikes
A set of short, pointed pieces of metal or plastic attached to the bottom of shoes, designed to prevent the wearer from slipping, especially when participating in sports, or the shoes equipped with these pieces.
（某些運動鞋上的）防滑鞋釘；釘鞋
• You will need to wear spikes when we are training on the track.
我們在跑道上訓練時，你需要穿釘鞋。
動詞
定義 spike 動詞
stop(停止)
- Transitive(及物動詞)informal(非正式)
to decide not to publish or proceed with something such as a newspaper article
拒絕刊登；擱置（文章）
The editor deemed the report biased and decided to spike it.
編輯認為這份報告有偏見，決定將其擱置。
The project was spiked due to lack of funding.
由於缺乏資金，這個項目被擱置了。
At the last minute, they decided to spike the advertisement.
在最後一刻，他們決定撤下這則廣告。
add(增加)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
to add alcohol to a drink, or to add flavor or interest to something
在（飲料）中加入烈酒；為…增添風味（或趣味）
Someone had secretly spiked her drink with gin.
有人偷偷在她的飲料裡加了琴酒。
The dish was spiked with a touch of red pepper for added flavour.
這道菜加了一點紅辣椒來增添風味。
His speech was spiked with witty remarks.
他的演講中穿插了許多機智的言論。
hit(擊打)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
in volleyball, to hit the ball hard so that it travels downwards over the net
（排球運動中）扣球；殺球
point(尖刺)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
to push something sharp into something or someone
用尖銳物刺入；刺穿
She accidentally stepped on a nail and spiked her foot.
她不小心踩到釘子，刺穿了她的腳。
He was spiked by the sharp railings while climbing the fence.
他在爬柵欄時被尖銳的欄杆刺傷了。
He was spiked by the runners’ shoes while sliding into base during the game.
他在比賽中滑向壘包時被跑者的鞋子刺傷了。
level(程度)
- Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
to increase to a high level before decreasing again
飖升；飖升至高峰
The price of hotel rooms spiked as the holiday approached.
隨著假期臨近，酒店房間的價格急遽上升。
Electricity usage spikes in the summer months.
夏季的用電量急遽上升。
The noise level spiked at the end of the concert.
音樂會結束時，噪音水平急遽上升。
成語
- spike someone's guns
To thwart or frustrate someone's plans or intentions; to prevent someone from achieving their goals.
打乱某人的计划
• The company planned to launch a new product, but their competitor beat them to it, effectively spiking their guns.
公司計劃推出新產品，但他們的競爭對手搶先一步，有效地破壞了他們的計畫。