词组 | sally forth |
释义 | Phr V sally forth sallies, sallying, sallied sally forth/out literary to leave your house or a safe place in a brave or confident way in order to do somethingThe villagers sallied forth, armed with knives and guns to defend their land.Jemima sallied out in spite of the weather. sally forth literary or humorous to leave a place and go out in a brave and confident way to do something: Ena Burke sallied forth from the kitchen, a large covered tray in her hands. Beaufort was a massive fortress from which Richard's knights could sally forth to attack the enemy.■ SIMILAR TO: venture forth formal or humorous sally forth1. To leap out and rush forward very suddenly. We're waiting for some cover fire before we sally forth. The cat hunched behind the sofa in wait, then sallied forth to catch the mouse. 2. To set out, as on some journey, trip, excursion, etc. I spent the week getting everything in order before sallying forth to Europe. As hard as it may be, all parents should urge their children to sally forth to different parts of the country or the world after they finish grade school. sally forthto go forth; to leave and go out. The soldiers sallied forth from behind the stone wall. Well, it's time to sally forth and drive to work. |
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