gibbet

英[ˈdʒɪbɪt]
美[ˈdʒɪbɪt]

基本释义

n.
绞刑架,绞台

词性变化

实用例句

He was probably put on a gibbet and made to stand in a loose, foetal position.

他可能是被放在原木的绞刑架上,然后竖起来,成为松弛的 、 胎儿一般的姿势.

期刊摘选

The criminals were hanged on the gibbet.

罪犯被推上绞架吊死.

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Here you turn, and lo ! a gibbet!

您转过来一看呀! 是给您一具绞刑架!

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We're that near the gibbet that my neck's stiff with thinking on it.

我们离上绞架的日子不远了,我一想到这一点连脖子都会发硬.

英汉文学 - 金银岛

Another example comes complete with a picture of a gibbet and dangling corpse.

另一个例子则完全是一副绞刑架和一具摇晃的尸体.

期刊摘选

We passed the desiccated corpse of a brigand hanging on a gibbet.

我们路过一具悬在绞刑架上的土匪干尸.

《简明英汉词典》

英英释义

Noun
  • 1. instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which condemned persons are executed by hanging

Verb
  • 1. hang on an execution instrument

  • 2. expose to ridicule or public scorn

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