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galloped

UK //ˈɡæləpt//US //ˈɡæləpt//

词源

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')。

verb

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。)

同义词:raced, sped, dashed, rushed, hurried

常见短语

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。)