gulping

• 名词，指快速或大量吞咽的动作，常与喉咙痉挛性反射或快速饮水有关。

A noun referring to the act of swallowing quickly or in large amounts, often associated with a spasmodic reflex of the throat or rapid drinking.

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1. Spasmodic throat reflexB2formal

   An involuntary, spasmodic movement of the throat, similar to a swallowing motion, often caused by strong emotion or surprise.

   喉部痉挛

   • A nervous gulping betrayed his anxiety before the speech.
   • She let out a loud gulping sound when she heard the shocking news.
   • The child's gulping was a clear sign of his distress.

   同义词gulpswallow

2. Rapid drinkingB1informal

   The act of drinking large amounts of liquid quickly, often in large mouthfuls.

   大口喝

   • After the long run, his gulping of water was almost frantic.
   • The sound of gulping filled the quiet room as he finished his soda.
   • She was reprimanded for her noisy gulping at the dinner table.

   同义词downingguzzling

• 动词，表示快速或大口地吞咽某物，常因口渴、饥饿或强烈情绪所致。

A verb used to indicate the act of swallowing something quickly or in large amounts, often due to thirst, hunger, or strong emotion.

1. Swallow quicklyB1informal

   To swallow food or drink quickly or in large amounts.

   快速吞咽

   • He gulped down his coffee before running to the bus.
   • She gulped the water after the long run.
   • The child gulped his milk in one go.

   同义词boltdevourdowngobbleguzzlequaffswallowswillwolf

2. React with fear or surpriseB2informal

   To make a swallowing motion as a reaction to fear, surprise, or nervousness.

   倒吸一口凉气

   • He gulped when he saw the bill.
   • She gulped nervously before giving her speech.
   • I gulped as the car swerved dangerously.

   同义词swallow