shank

US /ʃæŋk/
UK /ʃæŋk/
"shank" picture
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小腿, 胫骨

the part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle

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He got a deep cut on his shank while hiking.
他在徒步旅行时小腿被深切了一刀。
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The dog gnawed on the bone until only the shank remained.
狗啃着骨头，直到只剩下小腿骨。
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shinlower leg
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刀, 尖刀

a long, thin, usually pointed knife or other sharp object, especially one improvised as a weapon

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The prisoner was caught with a homemade shank.
囚犯被发现藏有一把自制刀。
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He used a sharpened spoon as a shank.
他用一把磨尖的勺子当作刀。
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knifebladeshiv
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刺伤, 捅

to stab (someone) with a homemade knife or other sharp object

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He threatened to shank anyone who crossed him.
他威胁要刺伤任何惹他的人。
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The gang member tried to shank his rival during the prison riot.
这名帮派成员在监狱骚乱中试图刺伤他的对手。
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stabknifepierce
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shanks' mare