punter
US /ˈpʌn.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈpʌn.tər/
名词
1.
赌徒, 下注者
a person who gambles, especially on horse races or football games
示例:
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The experienced punter placed a large bet on the favorite horse.
经验丰富的赌徒在热门马匹上下了大赌注。
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Many punters lost money when the underdog team won unexpectedly.
当弱队意外获胜时，许多赌徒都输了钱。
同义词:
2.
顾客, 常客
(in Australian and New Zealand English) a customer, especially one who frequents a particular shop, restaurant, or other establishment
示例:
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The pub was full of regular punters enjoying their evening.
酒吧里挤满了常客，他们正在享受夜晚。
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The small cafe relies on its loyal punters to stay in business.
这家小咖啡馆依靠其忠实顾客维持经营。
3.
弃踢手
(American football) a player who punts the ball
示例:
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The team's punter kicked the ball deep into opposition territory.
球队的弃踢手将球踢入对方腹地。
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A good punter can often change the momentum of a game.
一个好的弃踢手通常可以改变比赛的势头。
动词
1.
弃踢, 踢
to kick (a ball) after it has dropped from the hands and before it reaches the ground
示例:
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The rugby player decided to punt the ball downfield.
橄榄球运动员决定将球踢向前场。
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He had to punt the ball away to relieve pressure on his defense.
他不得不弃踢球以减轻防守压力。