gallop

• 指马或其他四足动物最快的步态，特征是四蹄依次落地后有一段腾空。也可泛指骑马疾驰、飞奔。

A noun referring to the fastest gait of a horse or other quadruped, characterized by a three-beat rhythm followed by a moment of suspension.

1. Horse gaitB1formal

   The fastest gait of a horse or other quadruped, with all four feet off the ground at the same time.

   疾驰

   • The horse broke into a gallop across the field.
   • She urged her horse into a full gallop.
   • The sound of gallops echoed through the valley.

2. B2informal

   A very fast pace or speed, often used metaphorically.

   飞快速度

   • The project moved at a gallop to meet the deadline.
   • His heart was at a gallop after the race.
   • The story progressed at a gallop, keeping readers on edge.

   同义词dashhastequicknessracerapidityrushspeedsprintswiftnessvelocity

   反义词amblecrawlplodsauntershufflestrollwalk

• 用于描述快速、跳跃式的奔跑或移动，通常与马或急速行进有关。

A verb used to describe the act of moving or running at a fast, bounding pace, typically associated with horses or rapid movement.

1. Horse movementA2formal

   To run at the fastest gait, with all four feet off the ground at intervals.

   疾驰

   • The horse galloped across the field.
   • She learned to gallop during her riding lessons.
   • The rider urged the horse to gallop faster.

2. Move quicklyB1informal

   To move or progress very quickly.

   飞奔

   • The children galloped down the stairs.
   • Time gallops by when you're having fun.
   • The project galloped ahead once the funding was approved.

   同义词boltdashflyhurryracerushspeedsprinttearzip

   反义词crawlcreepdawdletrudge