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at knifepoint

/nahyf-point/US // ˈnaɪfˌpɔɪnt //

被人用刀指着,被人用刀刺伤,被人用刀子指着,被人用刀捅了

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the sharp tip of a knife.

Synonyms & Antonyms

as inunder the gun
Synonyms
at gunpoint在枪口下,在枪口之下,在枪口下的,枪口下in a hurry匆忙,匆忙间,匆忙中,匆匆忙忙pressured压力,压力大,压力过大,压力很大under duress胁迫下,胁迫之下,胁迫下的,受胁迫under pressure在压力下,压力下,压力之下,在压力之下under threat受到威胁,受威胁,受威胁的,受到威胁的

Examples

  • Polly Klaas, the 12-year-old who was snatched out of her own home at knifepoint back in 1993?

  • She pointed the knifepoint at his face, close enough to stab him if need be.

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