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pound

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複数形: pounds過去形: pounded過去分詞: pounded現在分詞: pounding比較級: none最上級: none

The word carries a heavy, percussive energy. When used as a verb, it evokes a sense of force and repetition, whether it is the aggressive sound of a fist on a wall or the rhythmic thumping of a heart during a panic attack. It suggests a lack of delicacy and a presence of raw power or urgency.

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A unit of weight equal to 16 ounces.

"The steak weighs one pound."

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"The book costs ten pounds."

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A secure enclosure for stray animals or impounded vehicles.

"The dog was taken to the local pound."

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To strike or beat heavily and repeatedly.

"He began to pound on the door."

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To crush something into a powder or pulp.

"She used a mortar to pound the spices."

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To beat rapidly, typically of the heart.

"My heart started to pound with excitement."