英语词汇“sword”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

sword

(sɔːʳd )

Word forms: swords

1. countable noun B2

A sword is a weapon with a handle and a long sharp blade.

Synonyms: blade, brand [archaic], trusty steel

2. to cross swords phrase

If you cross swords with someone, you disagree with them and argue with them about something.

She was a prominent member of the council and frequently crossed swords with the local MP. [+ with]

The fiercest of rivals, the last time they crossed swords was during the 1980s.

Synonyms: fight, argue, dispute, disagree

3. a double-edged sword phrase

If you say that something is a double-edged sword or a two-edged sword, you mean that it has negative effects as well as positive effects.

4. sword of Damocles phrase

If you say that someone has the Sword of Damocles hanging over their head, you mean that they are in a situation in which something very bad could happen to them at any time. [literary]

As a Grand Prix driver, you have the Sword of Damocles hanging over your head at every moment.

Image of sword

Quotations:

The pen is mightier than the swordE.G. Bulwer-LyttonRichelieu

All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword Bible: St. Matthew

Idioms:

a double-edged sword

something that has both a good and a bad side

The strong currency is a double-edged sword. It helps the nation's banks, but it also raises the costs of exports for car and electronics manufacturers.

have the Sword of Damocles hanging over your head

to be in a situation in which something very bad could happen to you at any time

As a Grand Prix driver you have the Sword of Damocles hanging over your head at every moment.

Translations:

Chinese: 剑

Japanese: 剣

单词	sword
释义	sword (sɔːʳd ) Word forms: swords 1. countable noun B2 A sword is a weapon with a handle and a long sharp blade. Synonyms: blade, brand [archaic], trusty steel 2. to cross swords phrase If you cross swords with someone, you disagree with them and argue with them about something. She was a prominent member of the council and frequently crossed swords with the local MP. [+ with] The fiercest of rivals, the last time they crossed swords was during the 1980s. Synonyms: fight, argue, dispute, disagree 3. a double-edged sword phrase If you say that something is a double-edged sword or a two-edged sword, you mean that it has negative effects as well as positive effects. 4. sword of Damocles phrase If you say that someone has the Sword of Damocles hanging over their head, you mean that they are in a situation in which something very bad could happen to them at any time. [literary] As a Grand Prix driver, you have the Sword of Damocles hanging over your head at every moment. Image of sword © michelaubryphoto, Shutterstock Quotations: The pen is mightier than the swordE.G. Bulwer-LyttonRichelieu All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword Bible: St. Matthew Idioms: a double-edged sword something that has both a good and a bad side The strong currency is a double-edged sword. It helps the nation's banks, but it also raises the costs of exports for car and electronics manufacturers. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers have the Sword of Damocles hanging over your head to be in a situation in which something very bad could happen to you at any time As a Grand Prix driver you have the Sword of Damocles hanging over your head at every moment. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Translations: Chinese: 剑 Japanese: 剣
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