brandish
中文来自 ECDICT
- vt.
- 挥，挥舞
- n.
- 挥舞
构词拆分
演变路径（由近及远）
- 英语
- 继承自 ←中古英语 braundischen
- 源自 ←古法语 brandiss-
- 源自 ←法兰克语 *brandijan
- 源自 ←法兰克语 *brand “firebrand; sword”
- 源自 ←原始日耳曼语 *brandaz “fire; flame; sword”
词源说明
From Middle English braundischen, from Old French brandiss-, stem of brandir (“to flourish a sword”), from Frankish *brandijan, from Frankish *brand (“firebrand; sword”), from Proto-Germanic *brandaz (“fire; flame; sword”), whence Old English brand (“firebrand; torch”); equivalent to brand + -ish. More at brand.
释义（英文）
动词 Verb
- (transitive) To move or swing a weapon back and forth, particularly if demonstrating anger, threat or skill.
- (transitive) To bear something with ostentatious show.
名词 Noun
- The act of flourishing or waving.
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