n.[C]

1. 投石器，投石环索；弹弓
2. （起吊重物的）吊索，吊链；吊货网；吊钩
   They lowered the boxes into the cellar by a sling.

   他们用吊索将箱子放进地窖。

3. （悬挂用的）吊带
4. 【医】悬带，吊腕带
   Her right arm was in a sling.

   她的右手臂用吊带吊着。

5. （枪的）背带
6. 抛，投，掷，扔

vt.

1. （用投石器）投掷（石块）[（+at）]
2. 抛，投，掷，扔[O][O1]
   The boys slung stones at the miserable cat.

   这些男孩向那只可怜的猫扔石头。

3. 吊，吊起；吊挂；悬挂[O]
   The line of flags was slung between two trees.

   一排旗帜悬挂在两棵树之间。

n.

1. a flexible strap or belt used in the form of a loop to support or raise a hanging weight.
   ▸a bandage or soft strap looped round the neck to support an injured arm.
   ▸a pouch or frame for carrying a baby, supported by a strap round the neck or shoulders.
2. a simple weapon in the form of a strap or loop, used to hurl stones or other small missiles.
3. Austral./NZ informal a bribe or gratuity.

v.

1. suspend or carry loosely with or as with a sling or strap.
2. Brit. informal throw; fling.
3. hurl from a sling or similar weapon.
4. Austral./NZ informal pay a bribe or gratuity.
5. (sling off) Austral./NZ informal make mocking remarks about someone or something.

n.