mace
/meɪs; mes/ n
1 large heavy club formerly used as a weapon, usu having a head with metal spikes （旧时用作武器的）狼牙棒, 钉头锤.
2 staff or rod, usu ornamented, carried or displayed as a sign of the authority of an official, eg a mayor 权杖（通常有装饰, 为官员如市长所携带或作显示权威之用）.
mace / meɪs; mes/ n [U]
dried outer covering of nutmegs, used for flavouring foods 肉蔻乾皮（用作食物香料）.