The scabbard is content to be dull when it protects the keenness of the sword.

刀鞘保护刀的锋利，它我自己则满足于它的迟钝。

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I'm free and make a sword by hacksaw, a scabbard by wood, with corium covered on, and fittings by Shoushan stone and boxwood.

闲来无事，用钢锯条做刀剑。木做剑鞘刀鞘，包真皮，寿山石和黄杨木做的装具。

youdao

I will give him the sword, the scabbard too, and may he use them well.

我将会把剑给他，连同剑鞘，也许他可以很好地使用它们。

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On top of the coffin were the 39-year-old father-of-two's sword, his scabbard, forage cap, Sam Browne belt and medals.

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While he wears a scabbard at his side, it is bereft of sword and neglected in care.

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