| 释义 |
slam
I. \ˈslam, -laa(ə)m\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: origin unknown
: a winning of all the tricks or points of a deal in a game of cards — see grand slam, little slam
II. noun
(-s)
Etymology: probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Icelandic slæma to slam
1. : a heavy blow or impact
2.
a. : a noisy violent closing (as of a door)
b. : a banging noise; especially : one made by the slam of a door
3. : a cutting or violent criticism
III. verb
(slammed ; slammed ; slamming ; slams)
Etymology: of Scandinavian origin; akin to Swedish dialect slämma to slam, Norwegian slemba, slemma, Icelandic slæma and probably to Old Norse slambra to strike at something
transitive verb
1. : to strike or beat vigorously or thoroughly : hit strongly : knock
< slammed him about the head with a stick >
2. : to shut forcibly and noisily : bang
< wind often slams the shutter >
3.
a. : to put in place with undue force or noise or in a great hurry : push, move, activate, or throw with impetuosity
< slamming the lid of the trunk >
< slam home the bolt >
— often used with an adverb of direction
< slammed on the brake >
< slam the window down >
b. : to cause to occur through vigorous or impetuous action
< the batter slammed out a homer >
< the committee determined to slam through a new appropriation >
4. : to criticize vigorously, brutally, or recklessly : abuse verbally
intransitive verb
1. : to make a banging noise
2. : to function (as in moving or working) with obvious and usually noisy vigor
< ready to slam into his chores >
< a football player slamming into the line >
3. : to utter verbal abuse
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- slam the door
- slam the door in one's face
IV. adverb
1. : with a slam
< slam went the doors >
2. dialect : clear, completely
< slam across the road >
V. noun
Etymology: slam (II)
1. : slammer herein
2. : a poetry competition performed before judges |