英语词汇“punt”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense, plural punts, present participle punting, past tense, past participle puntedpronunciation note: Pronounced (pʌnt) for meanings [sense 1], , [sense 2] and , [sense 4], and (pʊnt) for meaning [sense 3].

1. countable noun

A punt is a long boat with a flat bottom. You move the boat along by standing at one end and pushing a long pole against the bottom of the river.

[mainly British]

2. verb

When you punt, you travel along a river in a punt.

[mainly British]

We punted up towards Grantchester and had a picnic in a meadow. [VERB preposition/adverb]

[Also VERB]

Synonyms: bet, back, stake, gamble More Synonyms of punt

punting uncountable noun

The one thing I look forward to is going punting in Cambridge.

3. countable noun [num NOUN]

The punt was the unit of money used in the Irish Republic. In 2002 it was replaced by the euro.

He bought a plot of land for 50 punts, the Irish currency back then.

The punt was also used to refer to the Irish currency system.

...the cost of defending the punt against speculators.

4. countable noun

In rugby and American football, a punt is a kick where you drop the ball and then kick it before it reaches the ground, so that it goes a long way.

He caught a punt and scored the winning touchdown, with a minute left to play.

...a 66-yard punt return

Punt is also a verb.

The referee told him to punt or kick the ball off the ground. [VERB noun]

The Redskins punted. Dallas then marched 79 yards to seal the victory. [VERB]

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单词	punt
释义	Trends of punt View usage for: punt (pʌnt) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense, plural punts, present participle punting, past tense, past participle puntedpronunciation note: Pronounced (pʌnt) for meanings [sense 1], , [sense 2] and , [sense 4], and (pʊnt) for meaning [sense 3]. 1. countable noun A punt is a long boat with a flat bottom. You move the boat along by standing at one end and pushing a long pole against the bottom of the river. [mainly British] 2. verb When you punt, you travel along a river in a punt. [mainly British] We punted up towards Grantchester and had a picnic in a meadow. [VERB preposition/adverb] [Also VERB] Synonyms: bet, back, stake, gamble More Synonyms of punt punting uncountable noun The one thing I look forward to is going punting in Cambridge. 3. countable noun [num NOUN] The punt was the unit of money used in the Irish Republic. In 2002 it was replaced by the euro. He bought a plot of land for 50 punts, the Irish currency back then. The punt was also used to refer to the Irish currency system. ...the cost of defending the punt against speculators. 4. countable noun In rugby and American football, a punt is a kick where you drop the ball and then kick it before it reaches the ground, so that it goes a long way. He caught a punt and scored the winning touchdown, with a minute left to play. ...a 66-yard punt return Punt is also a verb. The referee told him to punt or kick the ball off the ground. [VERB noun] The Redskins punted. Dallas then marched 79 yards to seal the victory. [VERB] More Synonyms of punt punt in British English 1 (pʌnt) noun 1. an open flat-bottomed boat with square ends, propelled by a pole quant1 verb 2. to propel (a boat, esp a punt) by pushing with a pole on the bottom of a river, etc Word origin Old English punt shallow boat, from Latin pontō punt, pontoon1 punt in British English 2 (pʌnt) noun 1. a kick in certain sports, such as rugby, in which the ball is released and kicked before it hits the ground 2. any long high kick verb 3. to kick (a ball, etc) using a punt Word origin C19: perhaps a variant of English dialect bunt to push, perhaps a nasalized variant of butt3 punt in British English 3 (pʌnt) mainly British verb 1. (intransitive) to gamble; bet noun 2. a gamble or bet, esp against the bank, as in roulette, or on horses 3. Also called: punter a person who bets 4. take a punt at Word origin C18: from French ponter to punt, from ponte bet laid against the banker, from Spanish punto point, from Latin punctum punt in British English 4 (pʊnt) noun (formerly) the Irish pound Word origin Irish Gaelic: pound punt in American English 1 (pʌnt) verb intransitive 1. in certain card games, to bet against the banker 2. British to gamble; bet Word origin Fr ponter < ponte, point < Sp punto < L punctum, a point punt in American English 2 (pʌnt) noun 1. American Football a kick in which the ball is dropped and kicked before it hits the ground verb transitive, verb intransitive 2. to kick (a football) in this way Word origin < slang of Rugby School, England: ? form of dial. bunt, to strike, kick: see bunt1 punt in American English 3 (pʌnt) noun 1. a flat-bottomed boat with broad, square ends, usually pushed along by a long pole verb transitive 2. to propel (a boat) by pushing with a pole against the bottom of a shallow river or lake 3. to carry in a punt verb intransitive 4. to go in a punt Word origin OE < L ponto, punt (in LL, pontoon) punt in American English 4 (pʊnt) noun the former basic monetary unit of Ireland, superseded in 2002 by the euro Word origin Ir Image of punt © Andrei Nekrassov, shutterstock Examples of 'punt' in a sentence punt AFTER stuffing ourselves full of food, now it is time to stuff the bookmakers on a fantastic festive day of football punting. The Sun (2016) AFTER stuffing ourselves full of food, now it is time to stuff the bookmakers on afantastic festive day of football punting. The Sun (2016) What about punting on the pound instead? Times, Sunday Times (2015) This is deeply worrying for anyone who likes a punt on football. Times, Sunday Times (2014) It came from one punt down the pitch. The Sun (2014) It was just a long punt forward and a scramble really. The Sun (2012) Roll on next weekend and some proper competitive football to punt on! The Sun (2016) These investors are generally more cautious than speculative hedge funds willing to take a punt at a higher price. Times, Sunday Times (2013) We hire a few boats and put together a lunch of good riverbank fare and go punting up the river. Times, Sunday Times (2012) At 6-1 it looks a decent punt. The Sun (2011) The only thing in operation for now on the Avon river is one punt. Times, Sunday Times (2011) But with so much around, who should you take a punt on in the new year? The Sun (2010) Go for a summer picnic and a punt down the river for the full Brideshead experience. Times, Sunday Times (2007) And the football punting's not over yet this week. The Sun (2010) A highly speculative punt for money you can afford to lose. Times, Sunday Times (2013) And a chance for punters to land a knockout blow on the last decent day of football punting until August. The Sun (2015) Clearly, you take a punt. Times, Sunday Times (2015) I'm very disappointed that a long punt has done us again. Times, Sunday Times (2006) This one 's a punt. Times, Sunday Times (2010) As there is no sail, the sailors punt with a pole, or pull on a rope from the bank. Eric Newby A BOOK OF LANDS AND PEOPLES (2003) Word lists with punt rugby (verb) in the sense of bet Definition to gamble or bet British) He punted the lot on Little Nell in the third race. Synonyms bet I bet on a horse called Premonition. back stake He has staked his reputation on the outcome. gamble I occasionally gambled on the horses. lay I wouldn't lay bets on his remaining manager after the spring. wager People had wagered a good deal of money on his winning the championship. (noun) in the sense of bet Definition a gamble or bet, esp. against the bank, such as in roulette British) I like to take the odd punt on the stock exchange. Synonyms bet He made a 30 mile trip to the casino to place a bet. stake The game was usually played for high stakes between two large groups. gamble My father-in-law likes a drink and the odd gamble. wager punters placing wagers on the day's racing Additional synonyms in the sense of gamble Definition to risk or bet (something) on the outcome of an event or sport I occasionally gambled on the horses. Synonyms bet, play, game, stake, speculate, back, punt (British), wager, put money on, have a flutter (informal), try your luck, put your shirt on, lay or make a bet in the sense of gamble Definition a bet or wager My father-in-law likes a drink and the odd gamble. Synonyms bet, flutter (informal), punt (British), wager in the sense of lay Definition to make (a bet) with (someone) I wouldn't lay bets on his remaining manager after the spring. Synonyms bet, stake, venture, gamble, chance, risk, hazard, wager, give odds Nearby words of punt punishment punitive punk punt punter puny pup Synonyms of 'punt' punt Explore 'punt' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of stake Definition to risk (something, such as money) on a result He has staked his reputation on the outcome. Synonyms bet, gamble, wager, chance, risk, venture, hazard, jeopardize, imperil, put on the line in the sense of stake Definition the money that a player must risk in order to take part in a gambling game or make a bet The game was usually played for high stakes between two large groups. Synonyms bet, ante, wager, chance, risk, venture, hazard in the sense of wager Definition to bet (something, esp. money) on the outcome of an event or activity People had wagered a good deal of money on his winning the championship. Synonyms bet, chance, risk, stake, lay, venture, put on, pledge, gamble, hazard, speculate, punt (British) in the sense of wager Definition a bet on the outcome of an event or activity punters placing wagers on the day's racing Synonyms bet, stake, pledge, gamble, risk, flutter (British, informal), ante, punt (British), long shot, venture
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