
好词典

源自中古英语 'galopen',借自古法语 'galoper',可能源自法兰克语 *wala hlaupan(意为'跑得好')。
❶ 指马或其他四足动物快速奔跑,通常指以最快速度奔跑,四蹄同时离地的动作。
“The horse galloped across the field.”
(那匹马在田野上飞奔。)
“She galloped her pony along the beach.”
(她骑着矮种马沿着海滩疾驰。)
❶ 比喻人或事物快速移动或发展,常带有匆忙或急促的意味。
“Time galloped by and before we knew it, the year was over.”
(时间飞逝,不知不觉间一年就过去了。)
“Her heart galloped with excitement when she saw the surprise.”
(当她看到惊喜时,她的心因兴奋而狂跳。)
at a gallop — 以极快的速度,通常指马匹奔跑的速度,也可比喻其他快速进行的事情。
“He finished his homework at a gallop to catch the game.”
(他飞快地完成作业去看比赛。)