Nettle

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What Does Nettle Mean?

  • 荨麻
  • 刺荨麻

Nettle Pronunciation

/ˈnɛt.əl/

Nettle Definition

noun

Definition

A plant of the genus Urtica, typically having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation when touched.

In ZH

荨麻属于荨麻属的植物，通常具有刺毛，碰触时会引起皮肤刺激。

How to Use Nettle in a Sentence

  • I accidentally brushed against a nettle while hiking.
  • Nettles can be used to make a nutritious soup.
  • The gardener warned me about the nettles in the garden.
  • Nettles are often found in damp, shady areas.
  • He wore gloves to avoid getting stung by the nettles.
verb

Definition

To sting or irritate, especially with sharp or stinging hairs, as a nettle does.

In ZH

用刺或刺激，特别是像荨麻那样的尖锐或刺痛的毛。

How to Use Nettle in a Sentence

  • The criticism nettled him more than he expected.
  • She was nettled by his rude remarks.
  • Don't nettle the sleeping dog; it might bite.
  • His teasing nettled her throughout the day.
  • The unexpected turn of events nettled the team.