gallows

/'gælәuz/

BNC频率: 21129

现代语料频率: 20775

GRE

中文翻译

n. 绞架, 绞刑

[法] 绞刑架, 绞台, 绞刑

英文解释

n. an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging

词态变化

复数形式:gallows

原型:gallows

变形:s

常见例句

n alternative terms for gallows

n alternative terms for gallows v hang on an execution instrument v expose to ridicule or public scorn

victim is suspended by the neck from a gallows or gibbet until dead

victim is suspended by the neck from a gallows or gibbet until dead n the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely) v be suspended or hanging v cause to be hanging or suspended v kill by hanging v let drop or droop v fall or flow in a certain way v be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive v give heed (to) v be suspended or poised v hold on tightly or tenaciously v be exhibited v prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury v decorate or furnish with something suspended v be placed in position as by a hinge v place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction v suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste