Old English tornig; see thorn + -y (2). Figurative sense is attested from mid-14c. Related: Thorniness. Similar formation in Dutch doornig, German dornig.
雙語例句
1. The young captain is pondering over a thorny problem.
年輕的上尉正在思考一個棘手的問題.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
2. The roses are thorny. Take care not to prick your hands.
玫瑰有刺,小心扎手.
來自《現代漢英綜合大詞典》
3. The boys argued over the thorny points in the lesson.
孩子們辯論功課中的難點.
來自《現代英漢綜合大詞典》
4. The dog hurt one of its pad when It'stepped upon a thorny path.
這只狗在踏上一條有荊棘的小路時,傷了一只爪墊.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
5. The dog hurt one of its pad when it stepped upon a thorny path.