snaffle
US /ˈsnæf.əl/
UK /ˈsnæf.əl/
动词
偷走, 叼走
to obtain something, especially quickly or by stealth
示例:
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He managed to snaffle the last piece of cake when no one was looking.
趁没人注意，他偷走了最后一块蛋糕。
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The dog tried to snaffle a dropped sausage from the table.
狗试图从桌子上叼走掉下来的香肠。
名词
衔铁, 马嚼子
a type of bit for a horse, consisting of a jointed mouthpiece with a ring at each end for the reins
示例:
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The rider fitted the snaffle carefully into the horse's mouth.
骑手小心翼翼地将衔铁套入马的口中。
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A snaffle is often used for training young horses.
衔铁常用于训练幼马。