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单词 punching bags
释义

punching bag

noun

punch·​ing bag ˈpən-chiŋ- How to pronounce punching bag (audio)
1
: a stuffed or inflated bag usually suspended for free movement and punched for exercise or for training in boxing
2
: one who is routinely abused or defeated by another

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The bureau, which has more than 5,000 employees, has also been a punching bag for the firearms lobby and other opponents. Arkansas Online, 13 July 2022 The British prime minister first gained mainstream attention years ago as a punching bag for comedians on a satirical, anti-establishment panel show. Adela Suliman, Washington Post, 7 July 2022 Within an immunocompromised person, the mutation process is accelerated because the virus has extended exposure to a weakened immune system, like a boxer practicing on a punching bag before their next fight. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 30 June 2022 In the span of a few months, Disney’s status in Florida devolved from a revered institution to a political punching bag. Jim O'leary, Forbes, 24 June 2022 One of the longest-serving chancellors in recent UW-Madison history, Blank brought stability to an institution that has sometimes been used as a political punching bag and viewed as an ivory tower of elitism. Kelly Meyerhofer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 May 2022 The state became a punching bag for journalists and other enthusiasts for harsh Covid policies. James Taranto, WSJ, 14 Jan. 2022 Butcher tracks down Gunpowder, who used to be Solder Boy’s sidekick and punching bag on their superhero team Payback. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 4 June 2022 The sheriff was about to debut an ominous short film that claimed that L.A. County’s homelessness issue is the fault of nonprofits, a favorite Gonzalez punching bag. Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1

punching bags

noun

plural of punching bag
as in losers

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • losers
  • washouts
  • flops
  • failures
  • quitters
  • underdogs
  • pushovers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • conquerors
  • masters
  • winners
  • subduers
  • victors
  • trimmers
  • beaters
  • whippers
  • champions
  • champs
  • placers
  • finalists
  • rulers
  • top dogs
  • vanquishers
  • overdogs
  • dominators
  • subjugators
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