gulp
UK/gʌlp/US
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Definitions
v.
To swallow food or drink quickly and in large amounts; to swallow nervously.
大口吞咽；（紧张地）咽口水
n.
A large mouthful swallowed at once; the sound of swallowing.
一大口；吞咽声
Root Breakdown
Native Englishgulpother
=gulp
Common Collocations
- 1.gulp down大口吞咽
Example Sentences
- 1.
He gulped down his coffee quickly before rushing out the door.
- 2.
The nervous speaker took a gulp of water before beginning his presentation.