cat o nine tails
US /kæt əv naɪn teɪlz/
UK /kæt əv naɪn teɪlz/
名词
九尾鞭, 九尾猫
a whip with nine knotted cords, formerly used for flogging as a punishment
示例:
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The sailor was threatened with the cat o' nine tails for insubordination.
水手因不服从命令而受到九尾鞭的威胁。
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The captain ordered the use of the cat o' nine tails as a severe punishment.
船长下令使用九尾鞭作为严厉的惩罚。