Lance
01
a long, pointed weapon designed for thrusting, often used by cavalry
例子
Knights charged the enemy line with lance in hand.
The tournament featured combatants wielding lances.
02
a pole-like tool with a barbed tip, used for spearing or catching fish
例子
Fishermen employed a lance to catch eels in the river.
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
The doctor used a lance to drain the abscess.
Surgeons sterilized the lance before performing the procedure.
to lance
01
to pierce or open tissue with a small, pointed surgical instrument
例子
The doctor lanced the abscess to release the pus.
Nurses prepared to lance the cyst under sterile conditions.
02
刺, 戳
to thrust or strike with a long-pointed weapon
例子
The knight skillfully lanced his opponent during the jousting competition.
骑士在马上枪术比赛中巧妙地刺中了他的对手。
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
The boat lanced through the waves at high speed.
He lanced across the field to intercept the ball.
