punch-bowl

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punch-bowl
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punch-bowl (n.)
1690s, from punch (n.2) + bowl (n.).
1. W. Somerset Maugham's novel still packs an emotional punch.
威廉·萨默塞特·毛姆的小说仍具有强烈的情感冲击力。
2. The guards, he said, would punch them for no reason.
他说警卫会无缘无故殴打他们。
3. He managed to free one hand to ward off a punch.
他设法挣脱出一只手来挡住了一拳。
4. He was involved in a punch-up with Sarah's former lover.
他和萨拉的旧情人打起来了。
5. Government workers were made to punch time clocks morning, noon and night.
公务员早、中、晚都要打卡。