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splinter

/ˈsplɪntər/ American
  • n. 碎片, 小派别
  • v. 破裂, 分裂
Definition
  • n. a small, thin, sharp piece broken off from wood, glass, or a group
  • v. to break or split into small sharp pieces or groups
Example
A tiny splinter from the old fence got stuck in his hand.
一小根从旧栅栏上掉下来的木刺扎进了他的手里。