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punter

/ˈpʌn.tər/

翻译: 多义词:用篙撑船的人;足球中踢落地球的球员;或下注赌博的人。

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noun

/ˈpʌn.tər/B2formal
  • zh多义词:用篙撑船的人;足球中踢落地球的球员;或下注赌博的人。

A noun with multiple meanings: a person who propels a boat with a pole; a football player who kicks the ball by dropping it from the hands and contacting it with the foot before it hits the ground; or someone who places bets.

  1. Boat operatorB2formalbritish

    A person who propels a boat, typically a flat-bottomed boat, using a long pole.

    zh撑船人

    • The punter skillfully guided the boat along the river.
    • Tourists often hire a punter for a ride on the Cam.
    • The punter used the pole to push off from the riverbed.
  2. Football kickerB2formalamericansport

    In American or Canadian football, a player who kicks the ball by dropping it from their hands and contacting it with their foot before it hits the ground.

    zh弃踢手

    • The punter kicked the ball 50 yards down the field.
    • The team's punter is known for his powerful leg.
    • The punter's kick pinned the opponents deep in their own territory.
  3. Bettor or gamblerB2informalbritish

    A person who places bets, especially on horse races or other sporting events.

    zh下注者

    • The punter placed a large bet on the favorite horse.
    • Bookmakers often study the behavior of the average punter.
    • The punter was disappointed when his horse lost the race.

    同义词backerbettorgamblerspeculatorwagerer

词形
  • punters plural form
  • punters' possessive plural form
  • punter's possessive singular form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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