
trample
词源
源自中古英语 trampen(踩踏),与低地德语 trampeln 同源,可能为拟声词,模仿沉重的脚步声。
verb
❶ 用脚重重踩踏或碾压某物,通常指无意或粗暴的行为,可能造成损坏或伤害。
“The crowd trampled the flowers as they rushed through the park.”
(人群冲过公园时踩坏了花朵。)
“Be careful not to trample on the seedlings in the garden.”
(小心别踩到花园里的幼苗。)
❶ 比喻无视或粗暴对待他人的权利、感情等,含有轻视或伤害的意味。
“The new law tramples on citizens' privacy rights.”
(新法律践踏了公民的隐私权。)
“He felt his dignity was trampled by their harsh criticism.”
(他觉得自己的尊严被他们严厉的批评践踏了。)
noun
❶ 踩踏的行为或发出的沉重脚步声,通常指连续不断的踩踏。
“We could hear the trample of horses approaching.”
(我们能听到马匹接近的踩踏声。)
“The trample of thousands of feet echoed in the stadium.”
(数千只脚的踩踏声在体育场里回荡。)
常见短语
trample down — 用力踩平或压碎某物,也可比喻彻底压制某事物。
“The protesters trampled down the police barriers.”
(抗议者踩倒了警察设置的路障。)
trample underfoot — 字面指用脚踩踏,比喻彻底蔑视或摧毁某事物。
“The invading army trampled the local traditions underfoot.”
(入侵军队彻底践踏了当地的传统。)