sally
US /ˈsæl.i/
UK /ˈsæl.i/
名词
1.
突围, 出击
a sudden charge out of a besieged place against the enemy; a sortie
示例:
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The defenders made a desperate sally against the attackers.
防守者对攻击者进行了一次绝望的突围。
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The general ordered a sally to break the siege.
将军下令突围以打破围困。
2.
妙语, 俏皮话
a witty or lively remark
示例:
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Her quick sally brought laughter to the room.
她机智的妙语引得房间里笑声一片。
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He was known for his clever sallies in conversation.
他以其在谈话中巧妙的妙语而闻名。
动词
1.
突围, 出击
to make a military sortie
示例:
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The besieged troops decided to sally forth and surprise the enemy.
被围困的军队决定突围并突袭敌人。
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From the castle, they would often sally out to raid nearby villages.
他们经常从城堡出击，袭击附近的村庄。
2.
启程, 出发
to set out on a trip or excursion
示例:
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We decided to sally forth on a grand adventure.
我们决定启程去进行一次大冒险。
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After breakfast, they would sally out to explore the forest.
早餐后，他们会出发去探索森林。