spine
noun [ C ] uk/spaɪn/ us/spaɪn/
(BONE)
C1 脊柱;脊椎
the line of bones down the centre of the back that provides support for the body and protects the spinal cord
She injured her spine in a riding accident. 她在一次坠马事故中脊柱受伤。
figurative The Apennine mountains form the spine (= central row of mountains) of Italy. 亚平宁山脉是意大利的中心山脉。
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- Age deforms the spine.
- Injuries to the spine are common amongst these workers.
- The doctor manipulated the base of my spine and the pain disappeared completely.
- The lower part of her spine was crushed in the accident.
- At its most terrifying, his writing sends shivers up and down my spine.
(POINT)
（刺猬等动物的）刺毛;（仙人掌等植物的）刺
a long, sharp point like a needle growing out of an animal such as a hedgehog or a plant such as a cactus
(BOOK PART)
书脊
the narrow strip where the cover of a book is joined to the pages, usually with the title and writer's name printed on it