plural spines
plural spines
Learner's definition of SPINE
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[count] : the row of connected bones down the middle of the back : backbone脊柱；脊椎 — see picture at human 2
[count] : a sharp, pointed part on an animal or plant（动植物的）刺，刺毛 3
[noncount] informal : courage or strength of character骨气；勇气 4
[count] : the part of a book to which the pages are attached书脊 ◊ A book's spine often has the title and author's name printed on it.书脊上通常印着书名和作者姓名。
up/down your spine
◊ If something sends a chill/shiver up/down your spine or if a chill/shiver runs up/down your spine, you become frightened, thrilled, etc.令人毛骨悚然的；激动人心的
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Her performance of the national anthem sent a chill up my spine. [=her performance was thrilling and emotional]她的国歌演奏令我振奋。
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The very thought of what those people did sends a shiver down my spine. [=scares me]一想到那些人的所作所为我就不寒而栗。
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A (cold) shiver ran down my spine when I heard his voice.听到他的声音，我打了个（冷）颤。