lance /lɑːns/ CET6+ TEM8 ( lancing, lanced, lances )

• 1. 

  V-T If a boil on someone's body is lanced, a small cut is made in it so that the liquid inside comes out. 切开 (放脓) [医学] [usu passive]

  例：

  It is a painful experience having the boil lanced.

  将疖子切开是个痛苦的经历。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A lance is a long spear used in former times by soldiers on horseback. 长矛

  例：

  ...the clang of lances striking armour.

  …长矛撞击盔甲的铿锵声。