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单词 pepper spray
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pepper spray
noun[U]
(alsopepper-spray)
uk
/ˈpep.ə ˌspreɪ/us
/ˈpep.ɚ ˌspreɪ/
achemicalbasedon asubstancefoundinhotpeppers, in acontainerthat can besprayed(=forcedout insmalldrops)into a person'sface. Thiscausespainandtearsin theeyesand can be used bypoliceor as amethodofself-defence:
胡椒喷雾剂
Policehad to usepepperspraytobreakup thebrawl.警察不得不使用胡椒喷雾来分开斗殴的人群。
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  • Someairlineworkerswantpermissiontocarrypepperspraytokeepthreateningpassengersinline.
  • When hetriedto get onstage, amemberof the singer'sentourageattackedhim withpepperspray.
  • Both women said theyfeelmoreconfidentwalkingalonenow theycarrypepperspray.
  • There wereallegationsofmisuseof pepper-spray againstprotesters.
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pepper spray
verb[T]
(alsopepper-spray)
uk
/ˈpep.ə ˌspreɪ/us
/ˈpep.ɚ ˌspreɪ/
tospraysomeone withpepperspray:
使用胡椒喷雾剂
Heclaimsthecrowdwere tear-gassed andpeppersprayedbyguardswithoutwarning.他声称，人群在没有警告的情况下被保安施以催泪瓦斯和胡椒喷雾。
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  • Shefoundthe manattemptingtosexuallyassaulta 28-year-old woman in ahallway,peppersprayedhim andheldhim down untilofficerscouldarrive.
  • Whatdrovetheofficertobeatthe 15yearoldwith herbatonandpeppersprayhim?
  • "I'm being nonviolent, and thisofficeris going to pepper-spray me!" he toldreporters.
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  • bayonet
  • blowgun
  • blowpipe
  • bludgeon
  • catapult
  • goad
  • haft
  • halberd
  • harpoon
  • hilt
  • jackknife
  • rapier
  • scabbard
  • scimitar
  • shanghai
  • shank
  • sheath
  • sheath knife
  • shield
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(Definition ofpepper sprayfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

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Then scuffles broke out as the police usedpeppersprayon the citizens while they covered their face with sheets of plastic wrap.
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Dozens of protesters were sickened by thepepperspray, and several people fell to the ground in agony.
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This time, she is prepared, havingpeppersprayand an escape plan.
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Videos which showed several penned-in female demonstrators being hit withpeppersprayby a police official were widely disseminated, sparking controversy.
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I recently received an advertisement for apepperspraythat was directed very much towards women buying it for self-defence.
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Some accounts state thatpepperspraywas used on children and the elderly.
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The witness said she pulled outpeppersprayand sprayed the other people in line.
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I thought it was at the same level aspepperspray.
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In 1998 a pair of hikers were menaced for 15 minutes before driving the cat off withpepperspray.
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In these situations, the police may usepepperspray, or water cannons to neutralize the threat.
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Its effectiveness compared to naturalpeppersprayis uncertain and it reportedly has caused some injuries.
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Throughout the day, the police continued to fire tear gas,peppersprayand water cannons at demonstrators, resulting in reports of more than 100 injuries.
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Fire extinguisher sized canisters ofpeppersprayare used to cover prisoners with chemicals, and they are then left, resulting in second degree burns.
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Reports indicate several bystanders were also hit withpeppersprayfor law-abiding behavior.
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This time, when his players faced policemen, the coach received an aggression in his eyes by apepperspray.
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