flail

名詞

UK/fleɪl/
US/fleɪl/

定義 flail 名詞

  1. Countable(可數名詞)

    A tool consisting of a long handle with a rod or heavy stick attached by a hinge, used for threshing grain.

    (尤指舊時脫粒用的)連枷

動詞

UK/fleɪl/
US/fleɪl/

定義 flail 動詞

  1. Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)

    To wave or swing about wildly and uncontrollably, often with arms or legs.

    (尤指手臂和腿)胡亂揮舞;(手腳)亂動

    • He nearly fell down the stairs, his arms flailing wildly in the air.

      他差點從樓梯上摔下來,手臂在空中胡亂揮舞。

    • When she was told the bad news, she began flailing her arms around the room.

      當她聽到壞消息時,開始在房間裡揮舞雙臂。

    • The child was struggling in the water, flailing his arms and legs.

      那個孩子在水裡掙扎,揮舞著手臂和腿。