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tilt

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(骑马)长枪比武 (v.)

熟词僻义。平时作动词是「倾斜」,但在中世纪背景的剧集里,特指骑士在比武场上骑马持长枪「对冲、交锋」,也就是 jousting。

We must either act now or leave it with the gods.
Ser Criston Cole will now tilt against
Ser Daemon Targaryen, Prince of the City!
tilt — HOUSE OF THE DRAGON S01E01 · ReelWord