Definitions
v. To swallow food or drink quickly in large amounts.
大口吞咽
v. To swallow because you are nervous or frightened.
紧张地咽口水
n. An amount swallowed in one quick movement.
一大口
Example
After cycling home, I gulped down a glass of water.
骑车回家后，我大口喝下了一杯水。
Workers who gulp down meals during short breaks may find it harder to maintain healthy eating habits.
在短暂休息时狼吞虎咽的员工，可能更难保持健康的饮食习惯。
Collocations
- gulp down
- take a gulp
- gulp nervously
Usage tip
gulp down强调快速吞下；sip指小口抿饮。
FAQ
- What does gulp mean?
- To swallow food or drink quickly in large amounts. To swallow because you are nervous or frightened. An amount swallowed in one quick movement.
- How is gulp pronounced?
- UK /ɡʌlp/, US /ɡʌlp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
