slug
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/slʌɡ/
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/slʌɡ/
A small, slow-moving creature with a slimy body, similar to a snail but without a shell.
The garden was full of slugs that were eating the lettuce.
花园里到处都是正在吃莴苣的蛞蝓。
A small quantity of a strong alcoholic beverage.
He took another slug of whisky to warm up.
他又喝了一大口威士忌来暖身。
A small metal piece, similar to a coin, sometimes used in machines.
She inserted a slug into the vending machine to get a drink.
她往自动售货机里投入了一个代币来买饮料。
To hit someone hard, usually with a closed fist.
He slugged the thief to stop him from stealing.
他猛击了小偷一拳,阻止他偷窃。
To hit a ball hard in sports like baseball.
The batter slugged the ball out of the park.
击球手将球猛击出了球场。