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n. 铁头木棒（英国旧时的一种武器，长六英尺至八英尺）
n.
铁头木棒（英国旧时的一种武器，长六英尺至八英尺）；
变形
复数：quarterstaves
英英释义
quarterstaff[ 'kwɔ:təstɑ:f, -stæf ]
n.a long stout staff used as a weapon
权威例句
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GMX Resources Posts Lower First Quarter Earnings
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Piedmont puts away win with big fourth quarter
Carroll girls upset Alter with strong 4th quarter
S. Central saves best for final quarter
Open Kernel Labs criticizes VMware MVP architecture
The Sting Volume 5, Spring Quarter 1981
quarterstaff (n.)
also quarter-staff, 1540s (quarter-stroke "stroke with a quarterstaff" is attested from early 15c.), stout pole, six to eight feet long (six-and-a-half sometimes is given as the standard length), tipped with iron, formerly a weapon used by the English peasantry. From staff (n.); the quarter is of uncertain signification. According to one theory, favored by fencing manuals, etc., it likely is in reference to operation of the weapon:
It was grasped by one hand in the middle, and by the other between the middle and the end. In the attack the latter hand shifted from one quarter of the staff to the other, giving the weapon a rapid circular motion, which brought the ends on the adversary at unexpected points. [Century Dictionary]
Linguists tend to prefer an explanation from woodcutting, perhaps a reference to a cut of lumber known as a quarter, but contemporary evidence is wanting for either conjecture.1. He thinks we are living in a fully integrated, supportive society.
他认为我们生活在一个完全和谐、相互扶持的社会里。
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2. She had a strong and supportive sister who urged her on.
她有一个坚强而支持她的姐姐在鼓励她。
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3. I am flattered that they should be so supportive.
他们这么帮忙，我深感荣幸。
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4. They're both tough taskmasters, but Stephen is much more supportive.
他们俩都是严厉的工头，不过斯蒂芬更喜欢帮助他人。
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5. They were always supportive of each other.
他们一直互相帮助。
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