saber
UK/'seibә/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
n.
A heavy cavalry sword with a curved blade, sharp on one edge
军刀；马刀
v.
To strike or kill with a saber
用军刀砍杀
Root Breakdown
Loanwordsaberother
=saber
Common Collocations
- 1.saber rattling武力威胁／炫耀武力
- 2.draw a saber拔出军刀
- 3.cavalry saber骑兵马刀
- 4.saber duel军刀决斗
Example Sentences
- 1.
The cavalry officer drew his saber and charged into battle.
- 2.
Saber rattling between the two nations raised fears of open conflict.
- 3.
The museum displayed a beautifully engraved saber from the Napoleonic era.