| 释义 |
scabbard
scab·bard S0114500 (skăb′ərd)n. A sheath, as for a dagger, sword, or rifle.tr.v. scab·bard·ed, scab·bard·ing, scab·bards To put into or furnish with such a sheath.
[Middle English scauberc, scabbard, from Old French escauberc, possibly of Germanic origin; see sker- in Indo-European roots.]scabbard (ˈskæbəd) n (Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) a holder for a bladed weapon such as a sword or bayonet; sheath[C13 scauberc, from Norman French escaubers (pl), of Germanic origin; related to Old High German skār blade and bergan to protect]scab•bard (ˈskæb ərd)
n. 1. a sheath for a sword or the like. v.t. 2. to put into a scabbard; sheathe. [1250–1300; Middle English scalburde, scauberge « dissimilated variant of Old High German *skārberga sword-protection.] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  scabbard - a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonetsheath - a protective covering (as for a knife or sword) |
Translationsscabbard (ˈskӕbəd) noun a case in which the blade of a sword is kept. 刀鞘 鞘scabbard
(draw the sword and) throw away the scabbardold-fashioned To approach or prepare for a conflict or military engagement with no intention of resolving it peacefully. We've seen the effects of having a leader who draws the sword and throws away the scabbard—that's the reason we've been in this war for nearly two decades. It won't benefit anyone if you throw away the scabbard as you head into this legal battle.See also: away, scabbard, sword, throwthrow away the scabbard abandon all thought of making peace. This expression derives from the proverb he who draws his sword against his prince must throw away the scabbard . It implies that the person in question has no choice but to fightSee also: away, scabbard, throwscabbard
scabbard[′skab·ərd] (ordnance) A sheath with an open top; it is usually made of leather or canvas and is designed to protect edged weapons, rifles, carbines, and submachine guns from the elements and rough usage. scabbard
Words related to scabbardnoun a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonetRelated Words |