gavel
US /ˈɡæv.əl/
UK /ˈɡæv.əl/
名词
法槌, 拍卖槌
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to call for order or attention
示例:
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The judge struck the gavel, bringing the courtroom to order.
法官敲响了法槌，使法庭恢复秩序。
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The auctioneer raised his gavel to signal the final bid.
拍卖师举起槌子，示意最终出价。
动词
敲槌, 以槌宣布
to strike with a gavel, typically to call for order or to conclude a proceeding
示例:
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The chairman gaveled the meeting to a close.
主席敲响法槌，宣布会议结束。
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He gaveled loudly to silence the unruly crowd.
他大声敲响法槌，使骚乱的人群安静下来。