punting

• 名词，指足球或美式橄榄球中的一种踢球方式：将球从手中落下，在球落地前将其踢出；也泛指弃踢、踢悬空球。

A noun referring to a type of kick in football where the ball is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground.

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1. Kicking a footballB2formalamericansport

   A kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground.

   弃踢

   • The punting of the ball was precise and long.
   • He practiced punting for hours to improve his accuracy.
   • The team's punting strategy helped them 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