punt
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/pʌnt/
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/pʌnt/
A flat-bottomed boat that you move by pushing a pole against the riverbed.
We took a ride in a punt along the peaceful canal.
我们乘坐平底船在宁静的运河上航行。
A guess or a risky bet.
The investment is little more than a punt.
这项投资不过是一次赌博。
A long kick in football where you drop the ball and kick it before it hits the ground.
He made a great punt that travelled 60 yards.
他踢了一个60码远的好球。
The former currency of Ireland, replaced by the euro in 2002.
I still have some Irish punts in an old jar at home.
我家里还有一个旧罐子里有一些爱尔兰镑。
To travel in a flat-bottomed boat by pushing it with a pole.
We spent the day punting on the river.
我们在河上划船度过了一天。
To kick a football long distances by dropping it and kicking before it hits the ground.
I punted the ball upfield.
我把球踢到了前场。