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guillotines

/ˈɡɪlətiːnz/ /ˌɡiːjəˈtiːnz/

Meanings
noun

断头台, 斩首机

A machine used for the application of capital punishment by decapitation, consisting of a tall upright frame from which is suspended a heavy diagonal-edged blade.

Examples :

"During the French Revolution, guillotines were used to execute many people. "
在法国大革命期间，断头台被用来处决很多人。
government law history machine weapon war inhuman
noun

终止辩论， 结束辩论.

A cloture; a motion that debate be ended and a vote taken.

Examples :

"After hours of debate with no clear resolution in sight, the committee invoked guillotines on several amendments, forcing a vote on each one immediately. "
经过数小时的辩论仍看不到明确的解决方案，委员会对几项修正案使用了终止辩论的手段，强制立即对每一项进行投票。
politics government law

Related Words

Illustration immediately

immediately adverb

/əˈmiːdi.ətli/

立刻，马上，立即。

"I hope we can begin immediately."

我希望我们能马上开始。

Illustration parliamentary

parliamentary noun

/ˌpɑːləˈmentəɹi/ /ˌpɑːɹləˈmentəɹi/

议会列车

"The parliamentary train was delayed, causing many commuters to miss their work meetings. "

那趟议会列车晚点了，导致很多通勤者错过了他们的工作会议。

Illustration resolution

resolution noun

/ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/

决心，决意。

"Despite the difficult situation, her resolution to finish the project was unwavering. "

尽管情况困难，她完成这个项目的决心坚定不移。

Illustration revolution

revolution noun

/ˌɹɛvəˈl(j)uːʃən/

革命，变革

"The student revolution at the high school led to significant changes in the dress code. "

那场高中学生革命促成了校规中着装规定的重大变革。

Illustration guillotine

guillotine noun

/ˈɡiː.ə.tiːn/

断头台，斩首机

"The guillotine was a gruesome tool used in some historical executions. "

断头台是历史上一些处决中使用的一种令人毛骨悚然的工具。

Illustration punishment

punishment noun

/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

惩罚，处罚。

"The school's punishment for cheating was a week of detention. "

学校对作弊的惩罚是禁闭一周。

Illustration application

application noun

/aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/

应用, 施用

"The application of this cream should reduce the swelling."

这个药膏的施用应该能减轻肿胀。

Illustration consisting

consisting verb

/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

包括，组成。

"The project consists of three main parts. "

这个项目包括三个主要部分。

Illustration amendments

amendments noun

/əˈmɛndmənts/ /əˈmɛnmənts/

修正案, 修改.

""After reflecting on his mistakes, John resolved to make amendments to his behavior and become a more responsible friend." "

经过反思自己的错误后，约翰决心改正自己的行为，做一个更负责任的朋友。

Illustration decapitation

decapitation noun

/dɪkæpɪˈteɪʃən/

斩首，砍头

"The gruesome decapitation in the horror movie made me cover my eyes. "

恐怖电影里那血腥的斩首场面吓得我赶紧捂住了眼睛。

Illustration chairperson

chairperson noun

/ˈtʃeərpɜːrsən/ /ˈtʃɛərpɜːrsən/

主席， председател.

"The chairperson of the school council announced the new fundraising plans. "

学校理事会的主席宣布了新的筹款计划。

Illustration guillotined

guillotined verb

/ˈɡɪlətiːnd/ /ɡɪləˈtiːnd/

处决, 断头, 斩首

"The teacher guillotined the student's lengthy presentation when it went over the allotted time. "

老师在学生的报告超时后，像铡刀一样砍断了他的冗长展示。