"broadsword" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 阔剑

Definition

一种大而沉重的宽刃剑，主要在中世纪至近代早期的欧洲使用。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“broadsword”是历史用语，多见于欧洲中世纪或奇幻题材，与现代武器无关。不要与“longsword”（长剑）混淆，两者在设计上不同。

Examples

The knight carried a broadsword into battle.

骑士带着一把**阔剑**上战场。

A broadsword has a wide blade and is very heavy.

**阔剑**的刀刃很宽，非常沉重。

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

博物馆展出了一把十五世纪的**阔剑**。

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

现在很少看到战士用**阔剑**，除了在电影里。

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

他双手挥舞着**阔剑**，就像故事里那样。

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

如果你画中世纪英雄，别忘了画上他腰间的经典**阔剑**。