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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It was valuable, not strong, and easily broken!

它很值钱、不结实，而且很容易破损！

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LDPE is a very soft plastic which is not easily broken.

低密度聚乙烯是一种很软且不易碎的塑料。

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Moreover, the glass means LCDs are heavy and easily broken, as anyone who has dropped a laptop knows to his cost.

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The hopeful news Dr Bearman's work brings is that it should be easier to stop the spread of sexually transmitted diseases through a teenage-type graph than an adult one, since the spindly chains of connection between individuals can more easily be broken.

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Unfortunately for snow enthusiasts, the model found that the fragile needle-like ice crystals connecting the two layers can be broken easily and separated by the weight of new snow or a skier.

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