
coursing
词源
源自中古英语 'coursen',来自古法语 'cours'(奔跑、流动),最终源于拉丁语 'cursus'(奔跑、路线)。
noun
❶ 指猎犬追逐猎物的运动或活动,通常涉及速度和敏捷性,是一种传统的狩猎方式。
“Coursing is a sport where dogs chase prey by sight rather than scent.”
(追猎是一种运动,猎犬通过视觉而非嗅觉追逐猎物。)
“He enjoys watching the coursing competitions at the countryside fair.”
(他喜欢在乡村集市上观看追猎比赛。)
❶ 指液体或电流等快速流动或移动的过程,常用于描述自然或物理现象。
“The coursing of the river was swift after the heavy rains.”
(大雨过后,河流的水流变得湍急。)
“She could feel the blood coursing through her veins.”
(她能感觉到血液在血管中快速流动。)
verb
❶ 指快速移动或流动,常用于描述液体、电流或情感等的动态过程。
“The river was coursing through the valley, carving its path over centuries.”
(河流在山谷中奔流,经过几个世纪冲刷出自己的河道。)
“Adrenaline was coursing through his body as he prepared for the race.”
(准备比赛时,肾上腺素在他的体内奔涌。)
常见短语
blood coursing — 形容血液在体内快速流动,常用于描述紧张、兴奋或恐惧时的生理反应。
“She could feel her blood coursing faster as the deadline approached.”
(随着截止日期的临近,她能感觉到自己的血液流动加快了。)
coursing through — 描述某种物质或能量快速通过某处,强调动态和速度。
“The sound of music was coursing through the halls of the concert venue.”
(音乐声在音乐会场地的大厅中回荡。)