Game of Thrones · Season 1
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swing the sword

挥剑(行刑)

字面意思「挥舞宝剑」,在这里特指用剑执行死刑,带有执行者亲手了结犯人的含义。

Our way is the old way?
The man who passes the sentence should swing the sword.
Is it true he saw the White Walkers?
swing the sword — Game of Thrones S01E01 · ReelWord