strike a stroke

动词 v.

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To hit (especially with a sword); to successfully land a hit. archaic
    — 1625, Samuel Purchas, Purchas His Pilgrimes, London: Henry Fetherstone, Part 4, “Voyages to and about the Southerne America,” Chapter 5, section 4, pp. 1395-1396, […] it is reported, and credibly beleeued, that hee did much more good with his words, and presence, without striking a stroke, then a great part of the Armie did with fighting to the vtmost.
  2. To do something to support or defend (for) or to hinder or harm (at / against) something or someone. archaic,figuratively
    — You all consented unto Salisbury’s death, For none would strike a stroke in his revenge.

词形变化

strikes a stroke present,singular,third-person striking a stroke participle,present struck a stroke past struck a stroke participle,past stricken a stroke participle,past

词汇关系

近义词
strike a blow
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