ParthianBrE /ˈpɑːθiən/ NAmE /ˈpɑːrθiən/●a ˌparting ˈshot ( a ˌParthian ˈshot) a remark or action, often an unkind one, that somebody makes just as they are leaving临别时不友好的话（或行为）◆As Jim walked out of the door, his parting shot was, ‘I never want to see any of you again.’吉姆走出门时甩下一句狠话：“我再也不想看到你们任何一个人。”ORIGINParthia was a kingdom in ancient times. The Parthians used to fire arrows at the enemy as they were retreating from battle.帕提亚为一古王国。帕提亚人在撤出战斗时总是向敌人射箭。