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arms

US // (ɑːmz) //

武器,军火,兵器,手臂

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Definitions

  1. 1
    • : weapons collectivelySee also small arms
    • : military exploitsprowess in arms
    • : the official heraldic symbols of a family, state, etc, including a shield with distinctive devices, and often supports, a crest, or other insignia
    • : bear arms to carry weaponsto serve in the armed forcesto have a coat of arms
    • : in arms or under arms armed and prepared for war
    • : lay down one's arms to stop fighting; surrender
    • : present arms military a position of salute in which the rifle is brought up to a position vertically in line with the body, muzzle uppermost and trigger guard to the forethe command for this drill
    • : take arms or take up arms to prepare to fight
    • : to arms! arm yourselves!
    • : up in arms indignant; prepared to protest strongly

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Examples

  • There are parks filled with men pushing strollers and coffee shops where fathers meet their friends, babes in arms.

  • After the captain made the call to abandon ship, 150 people were able to escape on lifeboats lowered by electronic arms.

  • At the beginning of the video and before the call to kill police, you can hear what sounds like, “arms up, shoot back!”

  • Some of the slogans used that night—including “arms up, shoot back!”

  • With help, he got to his feet, and when she hugged him he lifted his arms slightly as if to return the hug.

  • However, on reaching Spain, the magic of the Emperor's personality soon restored the vigour and prestige of the French arms.

  • One would not have wanted her white neck a mite less full or her beautiful arms more slender.

  • The two little Pontelliers were with him, and he carried Madame Ratignolle's little girl in his arms.

  • He stood, with the air of a hero, both arms extended towards the amazed pair of lovers.

  • She threw out her arms as if swimming when she walked, beating the tall grass as one strikes out in the water.