spikeKK [ˈspaɪk] ｜ /ˈspaɪk/
GEPT 中高級
C2noun
a long, thin, sharp-pointed implement made of wood or metal
The construction worker used a spike to break through the concrete barrier.
尖釘；長尖刺
C2noun
a large and stout nail used for fixing objects to a surface
He used a spike to fix the painting to the wall.
大釘；道釘
C2noun
a sharp-pointed protrusion along the top of a fence or wall, or on a dinosaur
We installed some spikes on top of the wall to prevent burglars from climbing over.
C2noun
sports equipment that features a sharp point on the sole of a shoe, designed for athletes to grip the ground better
She won the race because her new track spikes helped her grip the track and run faster.
C2noun
a pointed protrusion on the sole of athletic shoes used to prevent slipping, or the shoes themselves which have these features
The soccer player scored an incredible goal thanks to the spikes on his cleats providing him with extra traction on the grass surface.
C2noun
a very high, narrow heel on women’s shoes
She stumbled while walking in her new shoes with spike heels.
C2noun
a holding device made of a rigid, sharp-pointed object that can be used to secure objects in place
The carpenter used a spike to hold the wooden plank in place while drilling through it.
C2noun
a sharp rise in something, followed by an equally sharp decline
The price of oil experienced a spike last month, but it quickly returned to its original level.