punt

• 多义词名词：爱尔兰以前的货币单位；用篙撑行的平底船；或足球中把球落下后在落地前踢出的踢法。

A noun with multiple meanings: a former monetary unit of Ireland; a flat-bottomed boat propelled by a pole; or a type of kick in football where the ball is dropped and kicked before hitting the ground.

1. Irish currencyB2formalbritish

   The former basic monetary unit of Ireland, equal to 100 pence.

   爱尔兰镑

   • The punt was replaced by the euro in 2002.
   • He found an old Irish punt coin in his collection.
   • Prices were listed in punts before the currency change.

2. B1formal

   An open, flat-bottomed boat with a square-cut bow, used in shallow waters and propelled by pushing a long pole against the riverbed.

   平底船

   • They spent the afternoon punting on the River Cam.
   • The punt glided silently through the reeds.
   • He used a long pole to steer the punt along the canal.

   同义词flatboatscow

3. Kick in footballB2formalamericansport

   A kick in which a player drops the ball from their hands and kicks it before it touches the ground.

   弃踢

   • The punter executed a perfect punt down the field.
   • His punt traveled over 50 yards.
   • The team used a punt to gain field position.

• 动词，指推迟或延后某个决定或行动，常用于商业或非正式语境。

A verb meaning to delay or postpone a decision or action, often used in business or informal contexts.

1. Kick the ballB1formalsport

   To kick a ball, especially in American football or rugby, typically by dropping it from the hands and kicking it before it hits the ground.

   踢球

   • The quarterback decided to punt the ball down the field.
   • He punted the ball over the goalposts.
   • The player punted the ball to the opposing team.

   同义词bootkick

2. Propel with a poleB2formalbritish

   To propel a boat forward by pushing a pole against the bottom of a river or lake.

   撑篙

   • They punted the boat along the River Cam.
   • He learned to punt a flat-bottomed boat through the canals.
   • The guide punted the vessel gently through the shallow water.

   同义词pole

3. Place a bet onB2informalbritish

   To place a bet or wager on something, especially in gambling or horse racing.

   下注

   • He decided to punt on the horse in the final race.
   • She punted a small amount on the football match.
   • They punted on the outcome of the election.

   同义词backbetgamblestakewager