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Leapt Meaning in English

word · lemma: leap

ˈɫɛpt/, /ˈɫipt
LEPT or LEEPT
lˈɛpt
LEPT

释义

Past tense of 'leap': to jump or spring a long way, quickly, or suddenly.

用法与细微差别

'Leapt' is an irregular past tense (also 'leaped' in US English). Used for people, animals, or things jumping energetically, sometimes figurative for sudden movement or change (e.g. 'leapt to a conclusion'). Slightly more poetic/formal than 'jumped'.

例句

The cat leapt over the wall.

basic

She leapt across the puddle.

basic

The frog leapt into the pond.

basic

He leapt at the chance to travel abroad.

natural

My heart leapt when I saw the test results.

natural

She leapt to her feet when she heard her name.

natural