"broadsword" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 闊劍

Definition

一把大而沉重的寬刀刃劍，主要於歐洲中世紀至近代早期使用。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

“broadsword”主要指歷史時期的武器，在歐洲或奇幻背景常見，與現代武器無關。不要和“longsword”（長劍）混淆，這兩種劍形狀和用途不同。

Examples

The knight carried a broadsword into battle.

騎士帶著一把**闊劍**上戰場。

A broadsword has a wide blade and is very heavy.

**闊劍**刀刃很寬且很重。

The museum displays an old broadsword from the 15th century.

博物館展出了一把十五世紀的**闊劍**。

You don’t see many warriors using a broadsword these days, except maybe in movies.

現在很少看到戰士用**闊劍**，除了在電影裡。

He swung the broadsword with both hands, just like in the stories.

他雙手揮舞著**闊劍**，就像故事裡描述的那樣。

If you’re drawing a medieval hero, don’t forget the classic broadsword strapped to their side.

如果你畫中世紀英雄，別忘了經典的**闊劍**掛在腰間。