词典释义：
a very fine slender piece of polished metal with a point at one end and a hole or eye for thread at the other, used in sewing
（缝纫用的）针。
something resembling a sewing needle in use, shape, or appearance
针状物，刺状物：
such an instrument used in crafts such as crochet, knitting, and lacemaking
编结针，钩针。
the pointed hollow end of a hypodermic syringe
注射针，针头。
a very fine metal spike used in acupuncture
（针刺疗法中用的）毫针，金针。
a thin, typically metal pointer on a dial, compass, or other instrument
指针；磁针。
an etching tool
（蚀刻中的）刻针。
the sharp stiff slender leaf of a fir or pine tree
松针。
a pointed rock or peak
尖岩，尖顶。
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针岩。
a stylus used to play records
唱针。
an obelisk
方尖塔
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Cleopatra's Needle .克娄巴特拉方尖碑。
a steel pin exploding the cartridge of a breech-loading gun
撞针。
a beam used as a temporary support during underpinning
撑木。
[mass noun]
〈英，非正式〉 （尤指竞争所引发的）针锋相对；敌意
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there is already a little bit of needle between the sides 双方都已有些敌意
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[as modifier]
a needle match .一场充满火药味的比赛。
prick or pierce (something) with or as if with a needle
用针穿刺（某物）；像针一样地刺（某物）
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dust needled his eyes .灰尘使他的眼睛感到刺痛。
〈非 正式〉 （尤指通过不断地批评或质疑）刺激；挑逗，惹…发火
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I just said that to Charlie to needle him. 我对查理说那些话就是想刺激他。
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the eye of a needle a tiny aperture or opening through which it would seem impossible to pass （especially with reference to Matt. 19 24） 针眼；无法通过的开口（尤指《马太福音》１９ ２４） -
a needle in a haystack something that is almost impossible to find because it is hidden among so many other things 落进草垛里的一根针（比喻很难找的东西）
"Old English
