noun🔗Share投石器，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 shepherd boy practiced with his slings, hoping to protect his flock from wolves. "牧童练习用他的甩石器，希望保护羊群免受狼的侵袭。weaponmilitarysportutensilhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share悬带，吊带。 A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported."After Mark broke his arm, he had to wear slings to support it. "马克胳膊摔断后，不得不戴吊带来支撑着。medicineaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share背巾，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 one of the many types of baby slings available. "这位母亲用一种市面上常见的婴儿背巾舒适地抱着她的宝宝。wearfamilybodyChat 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 workers used strong slings to lift the heavy crate of machine parts onto the truck. "工人们用结实的吊索将装有机器零件的沉重板条箱吊到卡车上。utilitynauticaltechnicalmachineitemworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share枪带，枪挂带。 A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder."The hunter carefully adjusted the slings on his rifle before heading out into the woods. "猎人在进入树林前，小心地调整了步枪上的枪带。militaryweaponitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share吊索，吊带。 (chiefly in the plural) A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast."The sailors carefully inspected the slings holding the yards to the masts, ensuring they were strong enough for the upcoming voyage. "水手们仔细检查了将帆桁固定在桅杆上的吊索，确保它们足够牢固，能够承受即将到来的航行。nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share投掷，抛掷，一掷. The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke."The baseball player's slings sent the ball soaring over the fence. "那棒球运动员奋力一掷，棒球飞越了围栏。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 rock climber used slings to secure the rope to the cliff face. "攀岩者用挂绳将绳子固定在悬崖上。technicalsportitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share司令， 混合饮料 A drink composed of a spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened."a Singapore sling"新加坡司令 (Xīnjiāpō sīlìng)drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share投掷，抛。 To throw with a circular or arcing motion."The baseball player slings the ball toward home plate with a powerful arc. "棒球手以一个强有力的弧线将球猛力抛向本垒板。actionsportmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share投掷，甩。 To throw with a sling."The boy skillfully slingshotted a small stone at the target. "那个男孩熟练地用弹弓朝目标甩出一颗小石子。weaponactionsportmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share捆吊，用吊索吊起 To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle."The dockworkers carefully slings the heavy crate with strong ropes before the crane lifts it onto the ship. "码头工人小心地用结实的绳索捆吊住那个沉重的板条箱，然后起重机才把它吊到船上。nauticaltechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share贩卖，兜售，倒卖。 To sell, peddle, or distribute illicitly (e.g. drugs, sex, etc.)."The dealer slings drugs to teenagers outside the school. "那个毒贩在学校外面向青少年兜售毒品。policebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share幼蛛, 稚蛛 A young or infant spider, such as one raised in captivity."The breeder carefully separated the tiny slings from their mother to prevent her from eating them. "那位繁殖者小心地把幼小的稚蛛从它们的母亲身边分开，以防止母蛛吃掉它们。animalinsectorganismbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
