sword
/sɔːd/ · /sɔːrd/
CEFR level B2Topic HistoryWord #3430 in the learning path
剑；刀
Definitions
n. A weapon with a long blade and a handle.
剑；刀
Example
An ancient sword lay inside the museum's glass case.
一把古剑陈列在博物馆的玻璃展柜里。
The discovery of a decorated sword provides evidence of advanced metalworking skills in this ancient society.
一把装饰精美的剑的发现，为这个古代社会拥有先进金属加工技术提供了证据。
Collocations
- draw a sword
- a sword blade
- a double-edged sword
Usage tip
w不发音；双刃剑可比喻既有利又有弊的事物。
FAQ
- What does sword mean?
- A weapon with a long blade and a handle.
- How is sword pronounced?
- UK /sɔːd/, US /sɔːrd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
