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gal·lop /ˈɡæləp/ n. | vi. | vt. | phr.
I n.
1. (马等的)飞跑，疾驰
The horse did a fine gallop during the race. 在比赛中这匹马跑得很出色。
2. 骑马奔驰
go for a gallop 去骑马奔驰一番
3. 高速度；高速行动；飞跃
He was the moving spirit of progress; his reign was a gallop at full speed. 他是进步的动力；在他统治期间出现了高速的发展。
4. 马的跑道；驰马场
II ❶ vi.
1. (马等)飞跑，疾驰
I told you not to gallop up and down this corridor. 我对你说过，不要在这走廊里奔来奔去。
2. 骑马奔驰
A rider galloped into the village. 一个人骑着马飞快地进了村庄。
3. (时间等)飞驰；飞速发展，迅速增加
Prices galloped. 物价飞涨。
4. 匆匆地做(或说、读等) (through,over)
gallop through one's work (lecture) 匆匆做完工作(讲完课)
gallop over a book 匆匆读完一本书
❷ vt.
1. 使飞跑，使疾驰
He galloped his horse down the road. 他沿着大路策马疾驰而去。
2. 迅速运送
gallop the guns to the front 把大炮迅速运往前方
[< OFr galop < ? Frank walahlaupan to run well] phr. at a gallop 以最快速度，飞快地，急速地 He rode away at a gallop. 他骑马疾驰而去。Sports announcers often speak at a gallop. 体育比赛播音员说话往往像放连珠炮。Don't boil the egg at a gallop, otherwise it will be hardened. 蛋不要用猛火煮，否则会把它煮老了。(at) full gallop ＝ at a gallop |