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impale

UK/im'peil/US
TOEFLGREA2

Definitions

v.

To pierce through with a sharp pointed object such as a stake or spear.

刺穿,用尖物穿透

Root Breakdown

impaleother
=impale

Common Collocations

  • 1.impale on被...刺穿
  • 2.impale with用...刺穿

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The knight was impaled on the enemy's sword during the battle.

  • 2.

    The statue was impaled on a sharp metal stake at its base.

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