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gavel

Definition

A small wooden hammer used by a presiding officer or judge to call for attention or maintain order.

中文 由主持官或法官使用的小木槌,用于吸引注意力或维持秩序。

Example

"The auctioneer banged the gavel to signal the end of the bid."
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