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源自中古英语 'braundisshen',来自古法语 'brandir'(挥舞),与 'brand'(剑刃)相关,最终源于日耳曼语。
❶ 挥舞或炫耀地展示某物,通常指武器或工具,带有威胁或引人注目的意图。
“The robber was brandishing a knife at the cashier.”
(劫匪对着收银员挥舞着一把刀。)
“He entered the room brandishing a trophy, proud of his achievement.”
(他挥舞着奖杯走进房间,为自己的成就感到自豪。)
brandishing a weapon — 挥舞武器,通常带有威胁或恐吓的意图。
“The suspect was charged with brandishing a weapon in public.”
(嫌疑人因在公共场合挥舞武器而被起诉。)