gavel
US /ˈɡæv.əl/
UK /ˈɡæv.əl/
名詞
法槌, 拍賣槌
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to call for order or attention
範例:
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The judge struck the gavel, bringing the courtroom to order.
法官敲響了法槌，使法庭恢復秩序。
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The auctioneer raised his gavel to signal the final bid.
拍賣師舉起槌子，示意最終出價。
動詞
敲槌, 以槌宣布
to strike with a gavel, typically to call for order or to conclude a proceeding
範例:
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The chairman gaveled the meeting to a close.
主席敲響法槌，宣布會議結束。
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He gaveled loudly to silence the unruly crowd.
他大聲敲響法槌，使騷亂的人群安靜下來。