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.
花園裡到處都是正在吃萵苣的蛞蝓。
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來暖身。
A small metal piece, similar to a coin, sometimes used in machines.
She inserted a slug into the vending machine to get a drink.
她往自動販賣機裡投入了一個代幣來買飲料。
To hit someone hard, usually with a closed fist.
He slugged the thief to stop him from stealing.
他猛擊了小偷一拳,阻止他偷竊。
To hit a ball hard in sports like baseball.
The batter slugged the ball out of the park.
擊球手將球猛擊出了球場。