词汇 "put someone to the sword" 在中文的含义
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put someone to the sword
US /pʊt ˈsʌmˌwʌn tu ðə sɔrd/
UK /pʊt ˈsʌmˌwʌn tu ðə sɔrd/
成语
1.
付诸刀剑, 用剑杀死
to kill someone, especially with a sword or other sharp weapon
示例:
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The invading army threatened to put the entire village to the sword.
入侵军队威胁要将整个村庄付诸刀剑。
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In ancient times, defeated enemies were often put to the sword.
在古代，战败的敌人常常被处以刀剑。
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