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词汇 avast
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Definition of avast in English:

avast

exclamationəˈvɑːstəˈvæst
Nautical
  • Stop; cease.

    〔航海〕停

    a sailor is expected to keep hauling until the mate hollers ‘Avast!’

    水手应保持航向,直到大副高喊:“停!”

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Avast there ye scalliwags!
    • Time to splice yer mainbrace, stow yer bilge, avast yer scurvy dog.

Origin

Early 17th century: from Dutch hou'vast, houd vast 'hold fast!'.

  • This nautical term is from Dutch hou'vast, houd vast ‘hold fast!’.

Rhymes

aghast, Belfast, blast, cast, caste, contrast, fast, last, mast, miscast, outlast, past, unsurpassed, vast

Definition of avast in US English:

avast

exclamationəˈvæstəˈvast
Nautical
  • Stop; cease.

    〔航海〕停

    you, young man, avast there!
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Avast there ye scalliwags!
    • Time to splice yer mainbrace, stow yer bilge, avast yer scurvy dog.

Origin

Early 17th century: from Dutch hou'vast, houd vast ‘hold fast!’.

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