sally
US /ˈsæl.i/
UK /ˈsæl.i/
名詞
1.
突圍, 出擊
a sudden charge out of a besieged place against the enemy; a sortie
範例:
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The defenders made a desperate sally against the attackers.
防守者對攻擊者進行了一次絕望的突圍。
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The general ordered a sally to break the siege.
將軍下令突圍以打破圍困。
2.
妙語, 俏皮話
a witty or lively remark
範例:
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Her quick sally brought laughter to the room.
她機智的妙語引得房間裡笑聲一片。
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He was known for his clever sallies in conversation.
他以其在談話中巧妙的妙語而聞名。
動詞
1.
突圍, 出擊
to make a military sortie
範例:
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The besieged troops decided to sally forth and surprise the enemy.
被圍困的軍隊決定突圍並突襲敵人。
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From the castle, they would often sally out to raid nearby villages.
他們經常從城堡出擊，襲擊附近的村莊。
2.
啟程, 出發
to set out on a trip or excursion
範例:
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We decided to sally forth on a grand adventure.
我們決定啟程去進行一次大冒險。
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After breakfast, they would sally out to explore the forest.
早餐後，他們會出發去探索森林。