
好词典

源自古英语 'hlēapan',意为跳跃,与德语 'laufen'(跑)和荷兰语 'lopen'(走)同源。
❶ leap 的过去式和过去分词形式,指突然或快速地跳跃或移动,通常带有爆发力。
“The cat leapt onto the table to catch the mouse.”
(猫跳到桌子上抓老鼠。)
“He leapt over the fence to escape the dog.”
(他跳过栅栏以躲避那只狗。)
leapt at the chance — 指迅速抓住机会,毫不犹豫地采取行动。
“She leapt at the chance to study abroad.”
(她毫不犹豫地抓住了出国留学的机会。)
leapt to conclusions — 指在没有充分证据的情况下匆忙做出判断或决定。
“Don't leap to conclusions before hearing the full story.”
(在听完整个故事之前,不要匆忙下结论。)