sling

US /slɪŋ/
UK /slɪŋ/
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1.

吊带, 背带

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

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He wore his arm in a sling after the accident.
事故后，他用吊带吊着手臂。
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The baby was carried in a fabric sling.
婴儿被放在布制吊带里。
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bandagebracesupportcarrier
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

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David used a sling to defeat Goliath.
大卫用投石器击败了歌利亚。
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The shepherd carried a sling to protect his flock.
牧羊人带着投石器来保护他的羊群。
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catapultslingshot
1.

吊, 甩

to hang or suspend (something) with a sling

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They used ropes to sling the heavy box onto the truck.
他们用绳子把沉重的箱子吊到卡车上。
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He slung his backpack over his shoulder.
他把背包甩到肩上。
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hoisthangdangletossthrow
2.

扔, 抛

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

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He slung the ball across the field.
他把球扔过球场。
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The angry customer slung the package back at the clerk.
愤怒的顾客把包裹扔回给店员。
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