cat o nine tails
US /kæt əv naɪn teɪlz/
UK /kæt əv naɪn teɪlz/
名詞
九尾鞭, 九尾貓
a whip with nine knotted cords, formerly used for flogging as a punishment
範例:
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The sailor was threatened with the cat o' nine tails for insubordination.
水手因不服從命令而受到九尾鞭的威脅。
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The captain ordered the use of the cat o' nine tails as a severe punishment.
船長下令使用九尾鞭作為嚴厲的懲罰。