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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Might it be that this piece of wood has learned to weep and cry like a child?

难道是这块木头学会了像孩子一样哭泣吗？

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The bed and bedside table used to be stained wood, and I know some people don't like it, but I really love painted wood.

床和床头柜原来是木头的颜色，但是与很多人不同我更喜欢油漆后的效果。

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The job consists of us carvers carving decorative items out of poplar from which molds will be made and then casts made of wood-like plastic produced for sale in Woolworths, Kresges and other fine stores.

NPR: A Job's Saving Graces: Milk Duds and Doughnuts

In many areas where indigenous culture can be seen, there is usually a pavilion-like structure built from wood or bamboo where the community elders gather for discussions.

BBC: Tribal culture survives in Taiwan

Wood, like a warm and living thing, had to be respected and loved.

ECONOMIST: Alan Peters