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bayonet

UK //ˈbeɪənɪt//US //ˈbeɪənɪt//

词源

源自法语 'baïonnette',以法国巴约讷(Bayonne)城市命名,17世纪该地最早生产这种武器。

noun

❶ 刺刀,一种装在步枪枪口上的短刀,用于近身战斗或白刃战。

“The soldier fixed the bayonet to his rifle before charging.”

(士兵在冲锋前将刺刀装在步枪上。)

“Bayonets were widely used in World War I trench warfare.”

(刺刀在一战的堑壕战中被广泛使用。)

同义词:knife, blade, dagger

verb

❶ 用刺刀刺伤或杀死某人,通常指在战斗中使用刺刀攻击。

“The enemy soldier was bayoneted during the night raid.”

(敌军士兵在夜袭中被刺刀刺中。)

“He narrowly avoided being bayoneted by dodging to the side.”

(他侧身闪避,险些被刺刀刺中。)

同义词:stab, impale, pierce

常见短语

fix bayonets — 军事命令,指士兵将刺刀安装到步枪上,准备近战。

“The captain shouted 'Fix bayonets!' as the enemy approached.”

(当敌人逼近时,上尉大喊'上刺刀!')