Lance
01
a long, pointed weapon designed for thrusting, often used by cavalry
例子
The tournament featured combatants wielding lances.
02
a pole-like tool with a barbed tip, used for spearing or catching fish
例子
The traditional method used a lance to spear fish from the boat.
03
a small, pointed surgical instrument with a double-edged blade, used for punctures or minor incisions
例子
Surgeons sterilized the lance before performing the procedure.
to lance
01
to pierce or open tissue with a small, pointed surgical instrument
例子
Nurses prepared to lance the cyst under sterile conditions.
02
刺, 戳
to thrust or strike with a long-pointed weapon
例子
In the historical reenactment, the cavalry demonstrated how to effectively lance opponents in a simulated battle.
在历史重演中，骑兵展示了如何在模拟战斗中有效地用长矛攻击对手。
03
to move swiftly or forcefully, as if cutting through space or obstacles
例子
He lanced across the field to intercept the ball.
