sword
sword — 名詞
- swordsingular
- swordsplural
1. An edged weapon for fighting, built around a long sharpened metal strip fitted w
劍
長金屬刀片製成的武器，有握柄
An edged weapon for fighting, built around a long sharpened metal strip fitted with a handle that protects the hand.
Christopher pulled the sword from the stone after years of trying.
Christopher 經過多年嘗試後，終於從石頭中拔出了那把劍。
folkloric/literary context: sword in the stone
The museum displayed a 16th-century sword once owned by a Japanese samurai.
博物館展示了一把十六世紀的劍，曾屬於一位日本武士。
historical display in museum
Yumi hung her practice sword on the wall next to her martial arts certificate.
Yumi 把練習用的劍掛在牆上，旁邊是她的武術證書。
During the ceremony, the knight touched Quinn's shoulder with a ceremonial sword.
儀式上，騎士用一把典禮用的劍輕觸 Quinn 的肩膀。
ceremonial use of a sword
- draw a sword
- pull a sword
- wield a sword
- sharp sword
- ceremonial sword
- practice sword
- sword fight
- sword in hand
文法句型
a [adjective] sword
draw/pull/wield a sword
用法筆記
Always takes a determiner (a, the, my, this, etc.) when referring to a specific weapon. The word is also used metaphorically in several common idioms (see idioms below).
常見錯誤
double-edged sword
idioma situation, decision, or quality that has both positive and negative effects at the same time
雙面刃；利弊並存的情況
Social media is a double-edged sword — it helps you connect with people but also spreads false information quickly.
Being very talented at work can be a double-edged sword if it makes others expect too much from you.
cross swords (with)
idiomto argue, disagree, or compete with someone in a lively or forceful way
交鋒；爭論；較量
The two politicians crossed swords during the debate over tax reform.
Ilan crossed swords with his boss about the direction of the marketing campaign.
used to say that writing and ideas have a greater influence on people and history than military force or violence
筆勝於劍；文字的力量勝過武力
The journalist believed that the pen is mightier than the sword, so she kept writing about injustice.
History shows that the pen is mightier than the sword — books change minds long after battles are forgotten.
put to the sword
idiomto kill someone with a sword, especially in a historical or violent context of war or conquest
殺死；用劍處決
After the castle fell, the invaders put all the soldiers to the sword.
According to the ancient chronicle, the king ordered the rebels to be put to the sword.
sword of Damocles
idioman immediate and ever-present danger or threat that makes someone feel anxious or fearful
達摩克利斯之劍；隨時可能降臨的危險
The threat of layoffs hung over the office like a sword of Damocles for months.
For Trang, the upcoming exam felt like a sword of Damocles — she could not relax until it was over.
This describes something that has both good and bad effects.
雙面刃
Social media can be a double-edged sword for teenagers.
Is being very talented a double-edged sword in your career?
This means to have a fight or an argument with someone.
交鋒
The two lawyers crossed swords during the trial.
Have you ever crossed swords with your boss over a project?
This means to kill someone with a sword, often in a battle.
用劍殺死
The invaders put all the villagers to the sword.
In the legend, the king put his enemies to the sword.
This refers to a danger or problem that could happen at any time and causes worry.
達摩克利斯之劍
The threat of layoffs hung like a sword of Damocles over the office.
For the athlete, the injury was a sword of Damocles before the big game.
This means to stop using weapons and start peaceful activities instead.
化干戈為玉帛
After the war, the country turned swords into ploughshares.
The peace treaty encouraged both sides to turn swords into ploughshares.
同根字
- swordsman名詞C1
- swordsmanship名詞C2
- swordplay名詞C2
- swordfish名詞B1
常見搭配
名詞搭配
- sword fight
- sword blade
- sword handle
- sword belt
常用片語
- draw a sword
- pull a sword
- wield a sword
- fall on one's sword
- put to the sword
介系詞搭配
- with a sword
- by the sword