horseback

• n. 马背；峻峭的山脊
• adv. 在马背上
• adj. 性急的；草率的；未经充分考虑的

英文词源

horseback (n.)

late 14c., from horse (n.) + back (n.). The alternative formerly was described in jest as footback [Century Dictionary].

双语例句

1. Visitors remember a lean, cheerful figure on horseback urging on his men.

访客们记住了一个瘦削、乐观的人骑在马上为他的手下鼓劲。

来自柯林斯例句

2. Many people in this area ride horseback.

这个地区有很多人骑马。

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3. In remote mountain areas, voters arrived on horseback.

在偏远山区，选民骑着马赶来了。

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4. Police on horseback tried to ride the criminal down.

骑警奋力追赶那名罪犯.

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5. Mary has always been a tomboy. She likes hiking and horseback riding.

玛丽一直很男子气, 她喜欢远足和骑马.

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