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nightstick的意思

nightstick
英式音标['naɪtstɪk]

基本解释

n. 看更人或警察的木棒;警棍

中文词源

nightstick 警棍

比喻用法。

英文词源

nightstick (n.)
also night-stick, 1887, from night + stick (n.). So called because it was carried on night patrols.

实用例句

1. He was abreast of the limousine. He tapped its fender with his nightstick.
他停住脚步,用短棒把轿车的挡泥板敲了几下.
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