In medieval times, a lance couched under the rider's arm, unifying the force of rider and weapon, would throw its wielder backwards off the horse at impact.

在中世纪，一把长矛被放在骑手的臂膀下，以统一骑手和武器的力量，一旦受到冲击，持兵器者就会向后摔下马去。

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I hurled a lance at him.

我把长矛朝他掷去。

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I'll break a lance with you in argument.

我要和你辩论，一决胜负。

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