1680s, a nautical interjection, "hold! stop!" probably worn down from Dutch houd vast "hold fast."
AVAST. -- The order to stop, or pause, in any exercise or operation; as Avast heaving -- that is to say, desist, or stop, from drawing in the cable or hawser, by means of the capstan &c. [George Biddlecombe, "The Art of Rigging," 1848]
双语例句
1. Avast! These aren't pirates, they're just a bunch of black people.
且慢! 他们不是海盗, 只不过是一群黑人.
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2. We re under attack! Avast ya swabs ! Repel the invaders!
