单词 | lash |
释义 | lash 1 ![]() n. 1. a. A stroke or blow with or as if with a whip. b. A whip. c. The flexible portion of a whip, such as a plait or thong. 2. Punishment administered with a whip. 3. a. A lacerating presence or power: the lash of conscience. b. A caustic verbal attack. 4. An eyelash. v. lashed, lash·ing, lash·es v.tr. 1. To strike with or as if with a whip. 2. To strike against with force or violence: sleet lashing the roof. 3. To beat or swing rapidly: The alligator lashed its tail in the water. 4. To make a scathing oral or written attack against. 5. To drive or goad; sting: words that lashed them into action. v.intr. 1. To move swiftly or violently; thrash: heard the snake lashing about in the leaves. 2. a. To aim a sudden blow; strike: The mule lashed out with its hind legs. b. To beat; flail: waves lashing at the shore. 3. To make a scathing verbal or written attack. Often used with out: lashed out at her critics during the interview. [Middle English, probably from lashen, to deal a blow, perhaps of imitative origin.] lasher n. |
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