n.[C]

1. 剑，刀
2. 【军】【俚】刺刀
3. 武力；兵权；君权；战争[the S]
   Do you believe that the pen is mightier than the sword?

   你相信笔杆的威力大于武力吗？

4. 造成伤害（或死亡，毁灭）的根源[the S]

n.

1. a weapon with a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard, used for thrusting or striking and often worn as part of ceremonial dress.
   ▸ (the sword) literary military power; violence.
2. (swords) one of the suits in a tarot pack.