| 释义 |
ben·sel
I. noun
also ben·sil \ˈben(t)sə̇l, -nzəl\
(-s)
Etymology: probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse benzl bent state of a bow, from benda to bend — more at bend
chiefly Scotland : sudden violent motion or action
II. transitive verb
also bensil \“\
(benseled or benselled ; benseled or benselled ; benseling or benselling ; bensels)
chiefly Scotland : to strike violently : beat |