javelin
noun /ˈdʒævlɪn/
/ˈdʒævlɪn/
- [countable] a light spear (= a long stick with a pointed end) that is thrown in a sporting event
标枪 - He hurled the javelin almost 100 metres.
他把标枪投掷了将近100米。
- He hurled the javelin almost 100 metres.
- enlarge imageoften the javelin[singular] the event or sport of throwing a javelin as far as possible
投掷标枪项目（或运动）
词源late Middle English: from Old French javeline, of Celtic origin.