hanging

hanging
n
1 [U, C] death by hanging 绞死; 绞刑
    sentence sb to death by hanging 判处某人绞刑
    There were two hangings here today. 今天此地有两起绞刑.
2 hangings [pl]
curtains, draperies, etc hung on walls 墙壁上的悬挂物; 窗帘; 帷幔.

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