名詞 spike:

1. a transient variation in voltage or current
2. sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes
3. fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
   同義詞：ear, capitulum
4. (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
5. a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline
6. a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall
7. a long sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
8. any holding device consisting of a sharp-pointed object
9. a long metal nail

動詞 spike:

1. stand in the way of
2. pierce with a sharp stake or point
   同義詞：transfix, impale, empale
3. secure with spikes
4. bring forth a spike or spikes
   同義詞：spike out
5. add alcohol to (beverages)
   同義詞：lace, fortify
6. manifest a sharp increase

1. The boss is bound to question the cost of the food for the office party, so let's spike his guns by pointing out that he's getting the drinks very cheaply.
   老板一定會對辦公室聚會的食品所需的費用表示懷疑，我們對他說的他喝的酒非常便宜，從而打消他的疑慮。
2. A small point or spike for holding a candle upright.
   蠟燭扦豎直舉起蠟燭的小尖或尖狀物
3. A pointed tool, such as a spike or chisel, used for breaking rock or ore.
   鋼楔一種如尖鐵或鑿子等有尖的，用于劈裂巖石或砂石的工具
4. There are many sharp spikes on the railings in the park.
   公園的欄桿上有很多尖頭。