sling

US /slɪŋ/
UK /slɪŋ/
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1.

吊帶, 背帶

a strap, band, or other device for supporting a part of the body (especially a damaged arm or shoulder) or for holding something in a raised position

:
He wore his arm in a sling after the accident.
事故後,他用吊帶吊著手臂。
The baby was carried in a fabric sling.
嬰兒被放在布製吊帶裡。
2.

投石器

a device for hurling small stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap or socket of leather fastened to two cords

:
David used a sling to defeat Goliath.
大衛用投石器擊敗了歌利亞。
The shepherd carried a sling to protect his flock.
牧羊人帶著投石器來保護他的羊群。
1.

吊, 甩

to hang or suspend (something) with a sling

:
They used ropes to sling the heavy box onto the truck.
他們用繩子把沉重的箱子到卡車上。
He slung his backpack over his shoulder.
他把背包到肩上。
2.

扔, 拋

to throw or hurl (something) with a forceful, sweeping motion

:
He slung the ball across the field.
他把球過球場。
The angry customer slung the package back at the clerk.
憤怒的顧客把包裹回給店員。