Hilt Meaning in English
word
ˈhɪɫt
HILT
hˈɪlt
HILT
释义
The hilt is the handle of a sword or knife, the part you hold while using it.
用法与细微差别
"Hilt" is most often used for swords, knives, or similar weapons. The phrase "to the hilt" means "to the maximum" or "completely" (e.g., 'paid to the hilt'). Rarely used for modern kitchen knives. Not to be confused with "handle" (more general).
Spanish: empuñadura (de espada/cuchillo)Portuguese (BR): empunhadura (de espada/faca)Portuguese (PT): guarda (de espada/faca)Chinese (Simplified): 刀柄 - 剑柄Chinese (Traditional): 刀柄 - 劍柄Hindi: मुट्ठी (तलवार/चाकू की)Arabic: مقبض (السيف/السكين)Bengali: মুঁড়ো - হাতল (তলোয়ার/ছুরি)Russian: гарда - эфесJapanese: 柄（つか）Vietnamese: chuôi (kiếm/dao) - cán (kiếm/dao)Korean: 자루Turkish: kabza - sap (kılıç/bıçak)Urdu: دستہ (تلوار/چھری)Indonesian: gagang (pedang/pisau)
例句
She gripped the hilt tightly during the duel.
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The sword's hilt was decorated with jewels.
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Be careful—the hilt is sharp at the edges.
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He bought a sword with a silver hilt at the antique shop.
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The hero drew his sword, fingers wrapped firmly around the hilt.
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She held onto the hilt as if her life depended on it.
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