
好词典

源自中古法语 'poulenet',意为小马,后演变为英语 'pony'。
❶ pony 的复数形式,指体型较小的马,通常肩高不超过147厘米,常用于儿童骑乘或娱乐活动。
“The children loved riding the ponies at the fair.”
(孩子们喜欢在集市上骑小马。)
“She has two ponies that she takes care of every day.”
(她有两匹小马,每天都会照顾它们。)
pony up — 俚语,意为付钱或交出某物,通常带有不情愿或被迫的意味。
“He finally ponied up the money he owed.”
(他终于付清了欠款。)