jí​li

barbed object

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    蒺藜

    jí​li

    barbed object

    a spiked metal obstacle or ancient weapon (often called an iron caltrop) used to impede movement

    城墙外撒满了铁蒺藜,以防敌军骑兵突袭。

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  • created sense approved 蒺藜 · jí​li · caltrop

    蒺藜

    jí​li

    caltrop

    the puncture vine or caltrop plant (Tribulus terrestris), known for its spiny fruit

    这种草地里长满了蒺藜,走路要小心刺脚。

    noun

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