the block

Related to word: block

Pharse

Definition

  1. Singular

    A large wooden block, formerly used as a platform on which criminals were beheaded.

    (古早时代用于斩首的)斩首台

    • The traitor was eventually sent to the block.

      那個叛徒最終被送上了斷頭台。

    • In that era, many political prisoners were sent to the block.

      在那個時代,許多政治犯被送上了斷頭台。

    • She watched in horror as he was led to the block.

      她驚恐地看著他被帶到斷頭台上。