Pillory



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 颈手枷; 示众, 嘲弄
• ［英］ n. 颈手枷;示众, 嘲弄 ( a means for exposing one for public scorn)
• ［记］ 注意不要和pillar ( 支柱) 相混

Webster Collegiate

I. noun (plural -ries)

• Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French pilori
• Date: 13th century
• 1. a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
• 2. a means for exposing one to public scorn or ridicule

II. transitive verb (-ried; -rying)

• Date: circa 1600
• 1. to set in a ~ as punishment
• 2. to expose to public contempt, ridicule, or scorn

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