| 单词 | machete |
| 释义 | machete (once / 8272 pages) n A machete is a huge, heavy, powerful knife, used mainly in Central and South America. A machete is great for cutting vegetation, but you wouldn't want to confront one in a dark alley. Many things in life have a nice use and a not-so-nice use. That's especially true of the machete. This enormous knife would look out of place at the dinner table, but for a farmer, it’s a huge help in cutting down vegetation or clearing brush. In the hands of a criminal, a machete is a terrifying weapon. Some criminal groups are known for their use of the machete and its scary power to slice through a victim. WORD FAMILYmachete: machetes USAGE EXAMPLESPolice say a man knocked on the officer’s door Dec. 22 to show him a machete he said was left by the officer’s vehicle. Washington Times(Dec 27, 2016) Ten people were killed and dozens more injured in separate gun, bomb, axe and machete attacks in Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg in July. BBC(Dec 20, 2016) Ten people were killed and dozens more injured in separate gun, bomb, axe and machete attacks. BBC(Dec 16, 2016) n a large heavy knife used in Central and South America as a weapon or for cutting vegetation Syn|Hyper matchet, panga knife a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point |
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