词典释义：
a flexible strap or belt used in the form of a loop to support or raise a hanging weight
吊索，吊链；吊钩
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the horse had to be supported by a sling fixed to the roof. 这马得用装在屋顶上的吊索来兜住。
a bandage or soft strap looped round the neck to support an injured arm
吊带；悬带
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she had her arm in a sling .她的胳膊用吊带吊住。
a pouch or frame for carrying a baby, supported by a strap round the neck or shoulders
（把吊带吊在脖子或肩膀上的一种）背婴儿袋。
a short length of rope used to provide additional support for the body in abseiling or climbing
（绕绳下降或攀登用）保险带（绳）。
a simple weapon in the form of a strap or loop, used to hurl stones or other small missiles
弹弓。
〈澳，非正式〉 贿赂；小费。
[with obj. and adverbial of place]suspend or arrange (something), especially with a strap or straps, so that it hangs loosely in a particular position
吊挂；悬挂
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a hammock was slung between two trees. 吊床悬挂在两棵树之间。
carry (something, especially a garment) loosely and casually about one's person
将（某物，尤指衣服）搭在身上
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he had his jacket slung over one shoulder. 他把夹克衫搭在一边肩膀上。
[with obj. and adverbial of direction]
〈非正式〉 抛，扔（常用来表达说话人随意的态度）
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sling a few things into your knapsack .随便扔几件东西进你的背包。
hurl (a stone or other missile) from a sling or similar weapon
用弹弓等弹射石头（或其他投射物）。
hoist or transfer (something) with a sling
吊，吊运
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horse after horse was slung up from the barges .一匹又一匹马从驳船上被吊运上来。
[no obj.]
〈澳，非正式〉 贿赂；付小费。
a sweetened drink of spirits, especially gin, and water
斯林酒（尤指兑水杜松子酒调成的甜酒精饮料）。参见<Bold>S</Bold><Bold>INGAPORE SLING</Bold>.
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put someone's （或have one's ）ass in a sling N. Amer. vulgar slang cause someone to be （or be） in trouble 〈北 美，粗俚〉 使处于不幸（或苦恼、困境）中 -
sling beer N. Amer. informal work as a bartender 〈北美，非正式〉 做酒吧招待 -
sling hash （或plates ）N. Amer. informal serve food in a cafe or diner 〈北美，非正式〉 （在小饭馆）帮工 -
sling one's hook 见HOOK .slings and arrows used with reference to adverse factors or circumstances 祸殃（指不利的因素、事态）the slings and arrows of outrageous critics . 可恶的评论家的攻击 -
［ORIGIN with reference to Shakespeare's
Hamlet III. i. 58．］
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sling off Austral./NZ informal mock; make fun 〈澳/ 新西兰，非正式〉 嘲笑；取乐I wasn't slinging off at your religion . 我不是在嘲笑你的宗教
"Middle English： probably from Low German, of symbolic origin; compare with German
