English Dictionary

draw blood

動詞

比喩的用法

To wound one's opponent in such a way that they bleed. / (figuratively) To have an injurious effect; to strike home, as a barb or insult.

日本語の意味

相手に傷を与えて出血させる作用を持つ、あるいはそのような行動をする。 / 比喩的に、相手に重大な影響や打撃を与える、痛烈な侮辱や批判をする。

During the duel, he aimed for the forearm to draw blood and force a retreat.

決闘の最中、彼は相手の前腕を狙って出血させ、撤退を強いた。

意味（1）

To wound one's opponent in such a way that they bleed.

to draw first blood

意味（2）

(figuratively) To have an injurious effect; to strike home, as a barb or insult.

He lacked the art of wounding with the sword, and in any case his critics charged that he shrank from steel; but his invective was worthy of Demosthenes and his words drew blood.

draws blood （ present singular third-person ）

drawing blood （ participle present ）

drew blood （ past ）

drawn blood （ participle past ）