Unlike a thorn, a prickle can be easily broken off the plant because it is really a feature of the outer layers rather than part of the wood, like a thorn.

与刺不同，皮刺能够被轻易地从植物茎上剥落，因为它仅仅是植物外层的一种特征，而不像刺那样是树木的一部分。

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In addition, the lipstick should be made of rod-like, and use must be easily broken.

此外，口红应该做成棒状，而用必须不易折断。

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Do you know the reason behind? A single arrow can be easily broken, but assembled together, the arrows will be hard to destroy.

你们知道其中的道理吗？单独一支容易折断，聚集在一起就很难被摧毁。

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