Definitions
v. To kill someone or something, especially violently.
杀死；杀害
Example
In the old tale, a knight slays a dragon.
在那个古老的故事里，一名骑士杀死了一条龙。
Traditional legends often celebrate heroes who slay monsters to protect their communities from danger.
传统传说常常颂扬那些杀死怪物、保护社区免受危险的英雄。
Collocations
- slay a dragon
- slay a monster
Word family
- slayer (n.)
Synonyms
- kill
Usage tip
过去式slew，过去分词slain；常见于文学或新闻。
FAQ
- What does slay mean?
- To kill someone or something, especially violently.
- How is slay pronounced?
- UK /sleɪ/, US /sleɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
