
好词典

源自中古英语 'chaumpen',可能与古法语 'champer'(咬、咀嚼)有关。作为名词的用法则是 'champion' 的缩写形式。
❶ 指冠军或优胜者的复数形式,通常用于体育比赛或其他竞技活动中获得第一名的人或团队。
“The champs celebrated their victory with a parade.”
(冠军们通过游行庆祝他们的胜利。)
“Last year's champs are back to defend their title.”
(去年的冠军们回来卫冕他们的头衔。)
❶ 指马或其他动物咀嚼或咬嚼的动作,通常发出声音。
“The horse champs at the bit impatiently.”
(马不耐烦地咬着马嚼子。)
“The cows were champing the grass in the field.”
(牛在田野里咀嚼着草。)
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,通常用于描述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打开他们的礼物。)