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sling

/ˈslɪŋ/

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noun

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.

Examples :

"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。

weapon utensil military

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noun

悬带，吊腕带。

A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.

Examples :

"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。

medicine anatomy aid

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noun

背带，吊带

A loop of cloth, worn around the neck, for supporting a baby or other such load.

Examples :

"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。

wear family body item

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noun

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.

Examples :

"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。

technical machine nautical work industry

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noun

枪带，背带

A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder.

Examples :

"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。

military weapon

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noun

吊索，索具.

(chiefly in the plural) A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast.

Examples :

"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。

nautical sailing part structure

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noun

投掷, 抛掷, 甩

The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke.

Examples :

"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.

action weapon military

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noun

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.

Examples :

"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。

technical sport sailing

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noun

司令，烧酒加甜水。

A drink composed of a spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened.

Examples :

"a Singapore sling"

新加坡司令

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verb

投掷，抛掷

To throw with a circular or arcing motion.

Examples :

"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。

action sport weapon

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verb

投石，用投石器投掷

To throw with a sling.

Examples :

"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。

action weapon military

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verb

吊起, 悬挂

To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.

Examples :

"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。

nautical technical action

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verb

兜售，贩卖.

To sell, peddle, or distribute illicitly (e.g. drugs, sex, etc.).

Examples :

"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。

police action society

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noun

幼蛛，小蜘蛛

A young or infant spider, such as one raised in captivity.

Examples :

"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。

animal insect biology nature