| 释义 |
bear arms1Possess or carry a weapon: the right to bear arms...- The athletes will be gearing up in their shooting clothing and bearing arms if they're entering the clay target events.
- A wide majority of American voters agree that the Second Amendment guarantees the right of individuals to keep and bear arms.
- They're not actually covered by any legal framework that allows them to both bear arms and particularly to return fire.
1.1Participate in military operations as a member of the armed forces: those who had a conscientious objection to bearing arms were freed from military service...- They have never from choice borne arms nor sought distinction in military prowess.
- He can lawfully perform service in the hospitals of the Army in lieu of bearing arms.
- All those capable of bearing arms—both young boys and old men—had been mustered for the decisive battle.
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