The long-bow was only one piece of sinewy yew, and a string. It was used at first for the chase, and the archer had to take instant aim. It was drawn to the ear, and it was a most deadly weapon when a strong arm had been trained to draw it. Its arrow could pick off a soldier at the top of the highest castle; it could pierce through an oak door three fingers thick; it could pin a mail-clad knight to his horse. It was this peasant weapon that brought the mailed knight down in battle.英文原著 · 《A Short History of Wales》
He did not go at once, for he wished to reflect for a time and find if he could not evolve some weapons of his own. It seemed to him that all the others were liberally supplied with weapons.英文原著 · 《Active Service》
SIR ROBERT CHILTERN. [With a gesture of despair.] If my wife found out, there would be little left to fight for. Well, as soon as I hear from Vienna, I shall let you know the result. It is a chance, just a chance, but I believe in it. And as I fought the age with its own weapons, I will fight her with her weapons. It is only fair, and she looks like a woman with a past, doesn't she?英文原著 · 《An Ideal Husband》
But that wouldn't account for Mrs. Spotts' death. Her wound certainly was not a self-inflicted one."
"How can you be sure?"
"There was no weapon found in the room, or in the court. The snow was searched and the children too. No weapon, Mr. Gryce, not even a paper-cutter. Besides - but how did Mr. Challoner take what you said?英文原著 · 《Initials Only》
Meat, cooked or raw, loaves, vegetables, meal; all came alike, and were clutched, gnawed, and scrambled for, in the fierce selfishness of hunger. Afterwards there was a call for drink. "Water, Jael; bring them water."
"Beer!" shouted some. "Water," repeated John. "Nothing but water. I'll have no drunkards rioting at my master's door."
And, either by chance or design, he let them hear the click of his pistol. But it was hardly needed. They were all cowed by a mightier weapon still--the best weapon a man can use--his own firm indomitable will.英文原著 · 《John Halifax》
Here the revolver was produced and pointed at Doc. Wild's head. The sight of the weapon had a sobering effect upon the doctor. He rose,
looked at Peter critically for a moment, knocked the weapon out of his hand,
and said slowly and deliberately:英文原著 · 《On the Track》
I believe chemical weapons, like any other weapons, are tools to be used to kill the enemy.美剧 · 《The News Room》
Once again, over 400 kilos of cocaine, dozens of weapons seized.美剧 · 《Billions》
Just remember, be polite. Keep your weapons holstered.美剧 · 《Billions》
He makes me wanna lose 30 pounds and stockpile automatic weapons to protect all my sister-wives.美剧 · 《Billions》