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unsheathe

/uhn-sheeth/US // ʌnˈʃið //UK // (ʌnˈʃiːð) //

出鞘,脱鞘而出,脱鞘,解鞘

Definitions

v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1

    un·sheathed, un·sheath·ing.

    • : to draw from a sheath, as a sword, knife, or the like.
    • : to bring or put forth from a covering, threateningly or otherwise.

Examples

  • Last week, they walloped Syracuse, 18-8, for their first NCAA tournament victory since 2007 as Carraway scored five goals and unsheathed an array of celebrations to enjoy each one.

  • I doubt that Clinton would choose the occasion of remarks she intended to be private as her opportunity to unsheathe the sword.

  • The ushers then put on their caps, unsheathe their swords, or raise their bayonets, and form an arch with them.

  • Let not the rays of the sun touch the upper part of the handle, nor unsheathe it, unless thou art ready for battle.

  • But, no less, he could be terrible at need, could unsheathe a formidable sword and make short work of Commandants.

  • Had she crushed my gem To bleeding dust, I'd pay it o'er to see Such flame unsheathe.

  • It was generally believed later on that she would unsheathe the sword at the same time as Italy.