(en) brandish; (es) blandir
(en) brandishbran·dish
I. \ˈbrandish, -raan-, -dēsh\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-es)
Etymology: Middle English braundisshen, from Middle English brandiss-, stem of brandir, from Old French, from brand sword, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German brant brand — more at brand
transitive verb
1. : to shake or wave (a weapon) menacingly
< cursed him eloquently … and brandished a pistol at him — H.H.Martin >
2. : to exhibit or expose in an ostentatious, shameless, or aggressive manner
< my cherry tree brandished its sparkling blossoms — Adrian Bell >
< has … not only demonstrated her intellect but brandished it — James Hilton >
intransitive verb
: flourish, wave
< swords brandished and banners waved >
Synonyms: see swing
II. noun
(-es)
: a flourish especially with a weapon or whip
brandish
(es) v. blandir, esgrimir
(es) blandir
blandir
1. (Del fr. brandir, este der. del fr. ant. brant, espada, y este del a. al. ant. brant, hoja de la espada). tr. Mover un arma u otra cosa con movimiento trémulo o vibratorio.
2. intr. p. us. Moverse con agitación trémula o de un lado a otro. U. t. c. prnl.
blandir2. (Del lat. blandīre). tr. ant. Adular, halagar, lisonjear.
区别
blandish
\ˈblandish, -aan-, -dēsh, esp in pres part -dəsh\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-es)
Etymology: Middle English blandishen, from Middle French blandiss-, stem of blandir, from Latin blandiri, from blandus mild, flattering
transitive verb
: to flatter with soft words or affectionate actions : coax, cajole
< found herself being blandished by millionaires — Lee Rogow >
intransitive verb
: to act or speak in a flattering manner
VERB:
1. To persuade or try to persuade by gentle persistent urging or flattery: cajole, coax, honey, wheedle. Informal : soft-soap, sweet-talk. See PERSUASION.
2. To compliment excessively and ingratiatingly: adulate, butter up, flatter, honey, slaver. Informal : soft-soap, sweet-talk. See PRAISE.
brandish
bran∙dish / ˈbrændɪʃ ; ˈbrændɪʃ /
◙verb
1. to wave something around in a dangerous or threatening way, especially a weapon
• 〔威胁性地〕挥舞〔尤指武器〕:
»A man leapt out brandishing a kitchen knife.
一个男人挥着一把菜刀跳了出来。
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