mace
US /meɪs/
UK /meɪs/
名词
1.
狼牙棒, 权杖
a heavy club, typically with a spiked or flanged metal head, used as a weapon or ceremonial emblem.
示例:
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The knight wielded a formidable mace in battle.
骑士在战斗中挥舞着一把强大的狼牙棒。
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The ceremonial mace was carried at the head of the procession.
仪仗权杖被抬在队伍的最前面。
2.
肉豆蔻皮
a spice made from the dried aril that covers the nutmeg seed.
示例:
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The recipe calls for a pinch of ground mace.
这个食谱需要一小撮磨碎的肉豆蔻皮。
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Mace has a delicate, warm flavor, similar to nutmeg but more subtle.
肉豆蔻皮有一种精致、温暖的味道，类似于肉豆蔻，但更微妙。
动词
使用胡椒喷雾
to attack (someone) with an irritating chemical spray, typically pepper spray, to incapacitate them.
示例:
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The security guard had to mace the unruly suspect.
保安不得不对不守规矩的嫌疑人使用胡椒喷雾。
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She threatened to mace anyone who came too close.
她威胁要对任何靠得太近的人使用胡椒喷雾。