词族 · poniard
英语词源
- poniard (n.)
- 1580s, from Middle French poinard (early 16c.), from Old French poignal "dagger," literally "anything grasped with the fist," from poing "fist," from Latin pungus "fist," from PIE root *peuk- (see pugnacious). Probably altered in French by association with poindre "to stab." Compare Latin pugnus "fist," pugio "dagger." As a verb from c. 1600.
权威例句
- 1. She drew out the poniard, holding it in her hand, and began a dance.
- 她抽出短剑, 拿在手里, 就开始跳起舞来.