单词 | brank |
释义 | brank brank AHD: [br²ngk] D.J. [br#0k]K.K. [br#0k]n.(名词)A device consisting of a metal frame for the head and a bit to restrain the tongue, formerly used to punish scolds. Usually used in the plural.口钳:一种由一个固定头部的金属框和一个钳制舌头的嚼子组成的装置,以前用于惩罚爱骂人的人。常在复数中语源:1. Possibly from Dutch branken [legs (of a compass, scissors, etc.)] [pl. of] branke [branch] 可能源自 荷兰语 branken [(圆规,剪子等)的脚] [] branke的复数 [分枝] 2. from Late Latin branca [paw] * see branch 源自 后期拉丁语 branca [爪子] *参见 branch |
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