noun🔗Share投石索，甩石器 An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends, or with a string fastened to one end and a light stick to the other."The boy practiced using his sling, aiming for the target in the backyard. "那个男孩在后院练习用投石索，瞄准目标。weaponutensilmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share悬带，吊腕带。 A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported."The doctor wrapped a sling around his arm to support his injured wrist. "医生用吊腕带包住他的手臂，以支撑他受伤的手腕。medicineanatomyaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share背带，吊带 A loop of cloth, worn around the neck, for supporting a baby or other such load."The mother carried her baby comfortably in a fabric sling. "那位母亲用一块布做的背带舒适地抱着她的宝宝。wearfamilybodyitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share吊索，吊带。 A loop of rope, or a rope or chain with hooks, for suspending a barrel, bale, or other heavy object, in hoisting or lowering."The construction worker used the sling to lift the heavy concrete block. "建筑工人用吊索把沉重的混凝土块吊了起来。technicalmachinenauticalworkindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share枪带，背带 A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder."The hunter carefully adjusted the sling on his rifle before heading into the woods. "猎人在进入树林前，小心地调整了步枪上的枪带。militaryweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share吊索，索具. (chiefly in the plural) A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast."The sailboat's slings were too weak, so the crew had to replace them. "这艘帆船的桅杆吊索太脆弱了，船员不得不更换它们。nauticalsailingpartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share投掷, 抛掷, 甩 The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke."The pitcher's powerful sling of the baseball sent it flying into the outfield. "投手有力的一甩，棒球飞向了外野.actionweaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share吊索，挂绳 A loop of rope or fabric tape used for various purposes: e.g. as part of a runner, or providing extra protection when abseiling or belaying."The climber used a sling to extend her protection point on the rock face. "登山者用一个挂绳来延伸她在岩壁上的保护点。technicalsportsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share司令， 烧酒加甜水。 A drink composed of a spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened."a Singapore sling"新加坡司令drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share投掷，抛掷 To throw with a circular or arcing motion."The baseball pitcher expertly slung the ball towards home plate. "棒球投手熟练地将球以一个弧线投向本垒板。actionsportweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share投石，用投石器投掷 To throw with a sling."The boy practiced in the backyard, hoping to sling the stone further each time. "那个男孩在后院练习，希望每次都能用投石器把石头投掷得更远。actionweaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share吊起, 悬挂 To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle."The crew slinged the heavy crate around the center post to prepare for lifting it onto the truck. "船员们用绳索绕着中央柱子把那个沉重的板条箱吊了起来，准备把它吊到卡车上。nauticaltechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share兜售，贩卖. To sell, peddle, or distribute illicitly (e.g. drugs, sex, etc.)."The gang leader was known to sling drugs in the neighborhood. "那个团伙头目以在附近街区兜售毒品而闻名。policeactionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share幼蛛，小蜘蛛 A young or infant spider, such as one raised in captivity."The zookeeper carefully fed the sling a tiny cricket. "动物园管理员小心地给这只幼蛛喂了一只小蟋蟀。animalinsectbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
