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stirrup cup

/ˈstɪrəp kʌp/

翻译: 历史用语,指为即将启程的骑手或旅人饯行的告别酒,传统上在马蹄尚踏于马镫中时奉上。

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/ˈstɪrəp kʌp/formalbritish已废弃
  • zh历史用语,指为即将启程的骑手或旅人饯行的告别酒,传统上在马蹄尚踏于马镫中时奉上。

A historical term for a farewell drink, especially one offered to a rider who is about to depart on a journey, traditionally given while the rider's foot is still in the stirrup.

  1. Farewell drinkC2formalbritish

    A drink, typically of wine or spirits, offered to a rider who is about to depart on horseback.

    zh饯行酒

    • The host offered him a stirrup cup before he mounted his horse.
    • Traditionally, a stirrup cup is shared at the start of a fox hunt.
    • He took a quick stirrup cup and then rode off into the morning.