| 释义 |
mace1 /meis; mes/ n 1 large, heavy club, usu with a metal head covered with spikes, used as a weapon in the Middle Ages. 审古时用作武器的一种钉头锤; 锤矛。 2 ceremonial rod or staff (often very much ornamented) carried or placed before an official, eg a Mayor. 权杖 (通常装饰得很精美，持于或置于官员，如市长之前) 。 '~bearer n person who carries an official ~. 持权杖的人。 a ceremonial mace |