| 词汇 | pillory |
| 释义 | pillory /`pɪlәrɪ/ (复数: pillories) n. An old instrument of punishment, consisting of a wooden frame supported by an upright post, and having holes through which the head and hands of a person standing exposed to public disgrace were passed and secured. 头手枷(古刑具名)。 phrases in the pillory 受人嘲笑。 (过去式: pilloried; 过去完成式: pilloried; 现在进行式: pillorying; 第三人称单数: pillories) v.t. To punish by putting in such a framework. 处以枷刑。 To expose to public disgrace. 当众羞辱。 The candidate mercilessly pilloried his opponent. 候选人毫不留情地羞辱对手。 |
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