
好词典

源自中古英语 'champen',可能与 'chomp' 同源,表示咀嚼的动作。作为名词的 'champ'(冠军)是 'champion' 的缩写形式。
❶ 指在比赛或竞争中获胜的人或团队,通常用于体育赛事或竞技活动中,表示冠军或优胜者。
“He became the boxing champ after a tough match.”
(经过一场激烈的比赛后,他成为了拳击冠军。)
“The team is the reigning champ of the league.”
(这支队伍是联赛的卫冕冠军。)
❶ 指马或其他动物咀嚼时发出声音的动作,也可以用来形容人急切或不耐烦地咬或嚼东西。
“The horse champed at its bit impatiently.”
(马不耐烦地咬着马嚼子。)
“He champed his gum loudly during the meeting.”
(他在会议期间大声嚼口香糖。)
champ at the bit — 形容人或动物因为不耐烦或急切而显得焦躁不安,通常用于形容等待某事发生时的状态。
“The kids were champing at the bit to open their presents.”
(孩子们迫不及待地想要拆开礼物。)