Definition of gallop

gallopverb

Gallop

/ˈɡæləp//ˈɡæləp/

The word "gallop" originated from a combination of Old French words that described the sound and motion of a horse's hooves. "Galaun" or "galoun" referred to the sound of the horse's feet striking the ground, while "lo Ü" or "loup" meant a wolf, which the medieval French associated with the wild and rapid motion of a horse in full stride. These words were later combined to form the Old French word "galaonper" or "galopper", which meant to run or to travel rapidly, especially on horseback. The modern English word "gallop" is said to have evolved from this Old French term during the Middle Ages.

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when a horse or similar animal gallops, it moves very fast and each stride includes a stage when all four feet are off the ground together

Khi một con ngựa hoặc động vật tương tự phi nước đại, nó di chuyển rất nhanh và mỗi sải chân bao gồm một giai đoạn khi cả bốn chân cùng nhấc lên khỏi mặt đất.

Example:
  • The terrified horse galloped off.

    Con ngựa sợ hãi phóng đi.

  • The ponies galloped along the sand.

    Những chú ngựa con phi nước đại dọc theo bãi cát.

  • The colt galloped madly around the pen.

    Con ngựa con phi nước đại điên cuồng quanh chuồng.

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to ride a horse very fast, usually at a gallop

cưỡi ngựa rất nhanh, thường là phi nước đại

Example:
  • Jo galloped across the field towards him.

    Jo phi nước đại qua sân về phía anh.

  • He galloped his horse home.

    Anh phi ngựa về nhà.

Extra examples:
  • Seb came galloping into the camp.

    Seb phi nước đại vào trại.

  • The cavalry galloped past in a cloud of dust.

    Đội kỵ binh phi nước đại qua trong đám mây bụi.

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to run very quickly

chạy rất nhanh

Example:
  • She came galloping down the street.

    Cô ấy phi nước đại xuống phố.

  • Dick galloped down the stairs to greet them.

    Dick phi nước đại xuống cầu thang để chào đón họ.

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