"lance" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 长矛
• 骑枪

Definition

Lance 指一种又长又尖的武器，像长矛，尤其是过去骑兵使用的那种。它也可以指把这种武器向前刺出的攻击动作。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个词主要出现在历史、文学或奇幻语境中，现代日常英语里不常用。不要和 'spear' 混淆：'lance' 特别让人想到骑兵作战或马上比武。常见搭配有 'carry a lance' 和 'lower a lance'。

Examples

The knight held a lance in his right hand.

骑士右手拿着一支**长矛**。

He used a lance to attack from his horse.

他用**骑枪**在马上发动攻击。

The old painting shows a soldier with a lance.

这幅古老的画里有一名拿着**长矛**的士兵。

In the movie, the riders lowered their lances and charged together.

在电影里，骑手们放低了**骑枪**，一起冲了出去。

That museum has a full set of armor and a ceremonial lance.

那家博物馆有一整套盔甲和一支礼仪用的**长矛**。

You can tell it's a medieval story the moment someone picks up a lance.

只要一有人拿起**长矛**，你就知道这是个中世纪故事。