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brandish

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vt.挥舞 n.挥舞

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名词:brandisher 动词过去式:brandished 过去分词:brandished 现在分词:brandishing 第三人称单数:brandishes

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brandish


/'brndɪʃ; `brændɪʃ/
v [Tn] wave (sth) in a triumphant or threatening way; display 得意地或威胁地挥动(某物); 显示
*brandish a gun, a knife, an axe, etc 挥舞枪、刀子、斧头等
* The demonstrators brandished banners and shouted slogans. 示威者挥舞着旗帜, 呼喊着口号.

brandish


v [T]written
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French;Origin: brandir, from brand 'sword']
to wave something around in a dangerous or threatening way, especially a weapon
 A man leapt out brandishing a kitchen knife.