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joust

/dʒʌʊst/ /dʒaʊst/

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noun

骑枪比武，马上长枪比武

A tilting match: a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms using lances in the lists or enclosed field.

Examples :

"The medieval festival featured a thrilling joust, with knights in shining armor charging at each other on horseback. "

这个中世纪节日最吸引人的项目就是一场惊险刺激的骑枪比武，骑士们身穿闪亮的盔甲，骑在马上互相冲锋。

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verb

骑枪比武，马上长枪比试。

To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt.

Examples :

"The two students, dressed in cardboard armor, jousted with wooden swords at the school festival. "

在学校的节日上，两个学生穿着纸板做的盔甲，用木剑进行了一场骑枪比武般的模拟打斗。

sport entertainment history military royal tradition event

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verb

辩论，争辩。

To engage in verbal sparring over an important issue. (used of two people, both of whom participate more or less equally)

Examples :

"The parents and the teacher jousted over the best way to help the student improve their grades. "

家长和老师就如何帮助学生提高成绩的问题展开了激烈的辩论。

communication language politics

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verb

性交，口交。

To touch penises while engaging in a sex act, especially oral sex.