mantrap

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A mechanical device for catching trespassers.
    — A prevalent custom is the "pomali," exactly equivalent to the "taboo" of the Pacific islanders, and equally respected. It is used on the commonest occasions, and a few palm leaves stuck outside a garden as a sign of the "pomali" will preserve its produce from thieves as effectually as the threatening notice of man-traps, spring guns, or a savage dog would do with us.
  2. A small space with two sets of interlocking doors, such that the first set of doors must close before the second set opens, used to restrict access.
  3. A woman who is dangerously seductive to men. slang
    — "Don't know the manners of good society, eh? Wal, I guess I know enough to turn you inside out, old gal — you sockdologizing old man-trap."

词形变化

mantraps plural man-trap alternative man trap alternative

词源

From man + trap.
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