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scabbard

UK //ˈskæb.əd//US //ˈskæb.ɚd//

词源

源自中古英语 scauberc,受古法语 escauberc(源自日耳曼语系)影响,原意为“保护套”。

noun

❶ 剑鞘或刀鞘,指用来收纳和保护刀剑的套子,通常由皮革、金属或木材制成,方便携带武器。

“He slid the sword back into its scabbard after the battle.”

(战斗结束后,他将剑滑回剑鞘中。)

“The knight's scabbard was decorated with intricate silver designs.”

(骑士的剑鞘上装饰着精美的银制花纹。)

同义词:sheath, case, cover

常见短语

in scabbard — 指刀剑处于鞘中的状态,表示武器未被使用或处于安全存放状态。

“The ceremonial swords remained in scabbard during the peace talks.”

(和谈期间,仪式用剑始终未出鞘。)