释义 |
pound3 /pownd/ transitive verb- To beat into fine pieces or to a pulp
- To grind to a powder, eg with a pestle
- To beat or thump with the fists, etc, to batter
- To keep treading (the streets, pavements, etc)
- To bruise
- To lay on, shower (Spenser)
intransitive verb- (of the heart) to thump
- (of feet, hooves, etc) to strike the ground resoundingly
- To run with heavy steps
- To struggle on
noun The act or sound of pounding ORIGIN: OE pūnian to beat; -d excrescent, as in sound1, bound2 poundˈer noun poundˈing noun |