punter
US /ˈpʌn.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈpʌn.tər/
名詞
1.
賭徒, 下注者
a person who gambles, especially on horse races or football games
範例:
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The experienced punter placed a large bet on the favorite horse.
經驗豐富的賭徒在熱門馬匹上下了大賭注。
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Many punters lost money when the underdog team won unexpectedly.
當弱隊意外獲勝時，許多賭徒都輸了錢。
同義詞:
2.
顧客, 常客
(in Australian and New Zealand English) a customer, especially one who frequents a particular shop, restaurant, or other establishment
範例:
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The pub was full of regular punters enjoying their evening.
酒吧裡擠滿了常客，他們正在享受夜晚。
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The small cafe relies on its loyal punters to stay in business.
這家小咖啡館依靠其忠實顧客維持經營。
3.
棄踢手
(American football) a player who punts the ball
範例:
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The team's punter kicked the ball deep into opposition territory.
球隊的棄踢手將球踢入對方腹地。
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A good punter can often change the momentum of a game.
一個好的棄踢手通常可以改變比賽的勢頭。
動詞
1.
棄踢, 踢
to kick (a ball) after it has dropped from the hands and before it reaches the ground
範例:
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The rugby player decided to punt the ball downfield.
橄欖球運動員決定將球踢向前場。
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He had to punt the ball away to relieve pressure on his defense.
他不得不棄踢球以減輕防守壓力。