sling

🇬🇧 UK/sliŋ/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To throw something with a swinging or arcing motion.

抛,投,甩

n.

A strap or loop used to throw stones; a bandage hung around the neck to support an injured arm; a loop for carrying or lifting loads.

投石器;(悬挂受伤手臂的)吊带;吊索

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
slingother
=sling

Common Collocations

  • 1.sling over one's shoulder甩到肩上
  • 2.sling mud泼脏水/中伤他人
  • 3.sling a bag随手扔包
  • 4.[sling accusations]乱扔指控

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He slung his backpack over one shoulder and headed out the door.

  • 2.

    The workers slung heavy bags of cement onto the truck all morning.

  • 3.

    She slung her coat over the back of the chair without a second thought.

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