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sword

UK /sɔːd/US /sɔːrd/

词源

源自古英语 sweord,与古高地德语 swert 同源,最终源自原始日耳曼语 *swerdan。

noun

❶ 一种长而锋利的金属武器,通常有直刃和手柄,用于刺击或劈砍。在古代战争中广泛使用,也象征武力或权力。

“The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.”

(骑士拔出剑来保卫城堡。)

“In ancient times, swords were essential weapons for warriors.”

(在古代,剑是战士必备的武器。)

同义词:blade, saber, rapier, cutlass, broadsword

常见短语

double-edged sword — 字面指双刃剑,比喻具有正反两面性的事物,有利也有弊。

“Social media is a double-edged sword—it connects people but also spreads misinformation.”

(社交媒体是把双刃剑,既连接人们也传播错误信息。)

sword of Damocles — 达摩克利斯之剑,比喻随时可能发生的危险或威胁。

“Living with the sword of Damocles hanging over his head, he couldn't relax.”

(头顶悬着达摩克利斯之剑,他无法放松。)