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deadeye

/ded-ahy/US // ˈdɛdˌaɪ //UK // (ˈdɛdˌaɪ) //

死神之眼,死眼,死神的眼睛,死人眼

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n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural dead·eyes.

    • : Nautical. either of a pair of disks of hardwood having holes through which a lanyard is rove: used to tighten shrouds and stays.
    • : an expert marksman.

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Examples

  • Turning on Bob, with a correct imitation of Mr. Deadeye, at his grouchiest moment.

  • "I have thought of it often," a growling voice interrupts, and everybody looks up to see Dick Deadeye.

  • "You all seem to think a deal on yourselves," Dick Deadeye growls, as he watches these performances.

  • We gave it some lunch and called it “Jack Deadeye,” and for the whole afternoon he was the center of attraction.

  • Dick Deadeye was in a very melancholy state of mind during this voyage.