sling
UK/sliŋ/US
GREC2
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 Englishslingother
=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.