"light, sharp-pointed sword," 1550s, from Middle French rapière, from espee rapiere "long, pointed two-edged sword" (late 15c.), in which the adjective is of uncertain origin, perhaps from derisive use of raspiere "poker, scraper." Dutch, Danish rapier, German Rappier are from French.
实用例句
1. Julie Burchill is famous for her precocity and rapier wit.
朱莉·伯奇尔因其早慧和机敏而闻名。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Here the army has its ranges where Rapier missiles and other weaponry are tested.
军方在这儿有发射场，“长剑”导弹等武器都在这里进行试验。
来自柯林斯例句
3. He had an encyclopedic command of the field of knowledge, and by a word or a phase, by delicate rapier thrust, he punctured them.
