sword

n.

剑，刀；武力，战争；兵权，权力；

复数：swords

double-edged sword双刃剑（指对双方皆不利的局面，或敌我不分的计谋）；双面刃

put to the sword屠杀；杀死

two-edged sword双刃剑

cross swords v. 交锋；争论

sword and shield剑与盾

at swords' points剑拔弩张

sword of damocles达摩克利斯之剑；临头的危险

draw the sword ◎拔剑 , ◎开战

sword dance挥剑而舞；穿行于刀尖间之舞

1. He drove at her with his sword.
   他用剑猛攻击她。
2. He is slashing wildly at his opponent with a sword.
   他正用剑疯狂地朝对手乱砍。
3. The officer belted his sword on.
   军官用皮带扣住佩刀。
4. The robber thrust his sword through the traveler's bosom.
   那强盗以刀刺穿了那旅客的胸部。

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