gulp

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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 English
gulpother
=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.

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