guillotine
Pronunciation
/ˈɡijəˌtin/, /ˈɡɪɫəˌtin/
/ɡˈɪlətˌiːn/

“guillotine”的英语定义和含义

Guillotine
01

断头台

a device for beheading, featuring a tall frame with a suspended blade released to swiftly sever the condemned person's head
例子
The condemned criminal faced the guillotine, a device known for its efficiency in carrying out swift and lethal beheadings.
被定罪的罪犯面对断头台,这是一种以执行迅速和致命斩首效率著称的设备。
02

断头台, 限制

a procedural measure that imposes a strict time limit on the debate of specific sections of a bill
例子
The committee used a guillotine to limit discussion on contentious clauses.
委员会使用了断头台来限制对有争议条款的讨论。
to guillotine
01

用断头台处决

to execute someone by decapitation using a device designed for swift and efficient beheading
例子
The revolutionaries guillotine enemies.
革命者用断头台处决敌人。
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