sling

• 一个多义名词：一种酒精饮料；一种用于投掷小石块的Y形弹弓；一种后跟有系带的凉鞋；一种带有环状皮带、用于投掷弹丸的简单武器；或一种用于支撑受伤前臂的三角巾。

A noun with multiple meanings: a type of alcoholic drink; a Y-shaped stick used to propel small stones; a shoe with a strap around the heel; a simple weapon with a looped strap for throwing projectiles; or a triangular cloth bandage used to support an injured forearm.

1. Alcoholic drinkB2informal

   A type of highball cocktail made with liquor, water, sugar, and lemon or lime juice.

   斯林酒

   • He ordered a gin sling at the bar.
   • The bartender mixed a refreshing sling with whiskey and citrus.
   • A classic sling is perfect for a warm summer evening.

2. Toy weaponA2informal

   A plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms, used to propel small stones.

   弹弓

   • The children made a sling from a branch and rubber bands.
   • He used a sling to shoot pebbles at the target.
   • Playing with a sling was popular in the countryside.

   同义词catapultslingshot

3. Shoe styleB1formal

   A type of shoe that has a strap wrapping around the heel.

   后跟系带鞋

   • She wore elegant sling-back heels to the party.
   • These sling sandals are comfortable for walking.
   • The sling design adds a stylish touch to the shoe.

   同义词slingback

4. B2formal

   A simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released.

   投石器

   • David used a sling to defeat Goliath.
   • Ancient warriors were skilled with a sling in battle.
   • The sling was an effective hunting tool in early history.

5. Medical bandageB1formal

   A bandage used to support an injured forearm, consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck.

   悬带

   • He wore a sling after breaking his arm.
   • The doctor put her arm in a sling to immobilize it.
   • A sling helps reduce strain on the injured limb.

   同义词cravattriangular bandage

• 指用力投掷或抛出物体，也指用带子等将物体悬挂起来或挂在肩上。

To throw or hurl something with a loose or forceful motion, or to hang something loosely so that it is supported from above or around the neck.

不规则动词

1. Throw or hurlB2formal

   To cast or move an object through the air, often in a casual, careless, or aggressive manner.

   投掷或猛扔

   • He his heavy backpack into the corner of the room as soon as he got home.
   • The children were mud at each other during their play in the garden.
   • Don't just your dirty clothes on the floor; put them in the laundry basket.
   • She her keys across the kitchen table toward her partner.
   • Angry protesters began stones at the reinforced windows of the building.

   同义词castcatapultchuckflingheavehurllobpitchthrowtoss

2. Hang or suspendB2formal

   To arrange something so that it hangs loosely from a particular point or support, such as a shoulder or a hook.

   悬挂或挎

   • They a colorful hammock between two large trees in the backyard for the summer.
   • She a camera over her shoulder and set off for a walk in the woods.
   • The injured man had his arm in a bandage to keep it still while it healed.
   • Heavy cables were across the river to support the temporary walkway.
   • He a bag of supplies across his back before starting the long mountain climb.

   同义词dangledrapehangloopstringsuspend

3. Sell or distributeC2slangbusiness

   To engage in the act of selling or providing goods, frequently used in informal contexts regarding food or illicit items.

   售卖或分发

   • He spent the summer burgers at a busy fast-food joint near the beach.
   • The story follows a group of teenagers who were illegal substances on the street.
   • Local vendors have been their handmade crafts to tourists all afternoon.
   • She’s been drinks at that dive bar for more than fifteen years.
   • In his youth, he was newspapers on every corner of the downtown district.

   同义词dealfloghawkhustlemovepeddlepushtouttrafficvend