How do you use "Punt" in a sentence?

Let's punt on that decision until next week.' (American) I'll have a punt on that horse.' (British) Worth a punt.' (British)

Punt

Slang Term AmericanBritishAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Casual

Practica con tarjetas, cuestionarios y audio en WordLoci →

Significado: To delay or give up on something (American); to bet or take a risk (British).

推迟或放弃某事（美式）；下注或冒险一试（英式）

Aplazar o renunciar a algo (americano); apostar o arriesgarse (británico).

先送りにする・諦める（アメリカ）；賭ける・リスクを取る（イギリス）

미루다, 포기하다(미국식); 내기를 걸다, 위험을 감수하다(영국식).

American: From football—kicking the ball away when you can't advance. British: From horse racing—to make a bet. Two different meanings!

美式：来自橄榄球——无法推进时将球踢走。英式：来自赛马——下注。两种意思完全不同！

Americano: Del fútbol americano, cuando no puedes avanzar y pateas el balón. Británico: De las carreras de caballos, hacer una apuesta. ¡Dos significados diferentes!

アメリカ：アメフトで前進できないときにボールを蹴り出すことから。イギリス：競馬から来た表現で、賭けをすること。二つの意味がまったく異なる！

미국식: 미식축구에서 유래—전진할 수 없을 때 공을 차서 넘기는 것. 영국식: 경마에서 유래—내기를 거는 것. 두 가지 다른 뜻이 있다!

Significado literal: Kick (American) or bet (British)

Ejemplos

Let's punt on that decision until next week.' (American)
那个决定我们推到下周再说吧。
Aplazamos esa decisión hasta la semana que viene.
その決定は来週まで先送りにしよう。
그 결정은 다음 주로 미루자. (미국식)
I'll have a punt on that horse.' (British)
我赌那匹马。
Voy a apostar por ese caballo.
あの馬に賭けてみるよ。
저 말에 한번 걸어볼게. (영국식)
Worth a punt.' (British)
值得一试。
Merece la pena intentarlo.
賭けてみる価値はある。
한번 걸어볼 만하다. (영국식)

Pronunciación

/pʌnt/

Guía de uso

Contexto: delay, betting, risk

Tono: casual, colloquial

✓ Correcto

Punt on it. (American = delay)
推迟
aplazar
先送りにする
일단 미루자. (미국식 = 연기)
Have a punt. (British = bet)
下注试试
apostar
賭けてみる
한번 걸어봐. (영국식 = 내기)
Worth a punt. (British)
值得一赌
merece la pena intentarlo
賭ける価値がある
걸어볼 만하다. (영국식)

✗ Incorrecto

Delay
可以直接说 delay
Se puede decir simplemente delay
単に delay と言えばよい
미루다
Bet
可以直接说 bet
Se puede decir simplemente bet
単に bet と言えばよい
내기하다

Errores comunes

DIFFERENT meanings in US and UK!
American = give up; British = gamble

Origen e historia

American: From football punting. British: From betting on horses.

Etimología: American football slang / British horse racing slang

Primera vez registrado: 20th century

Contexto cultural

Era: 20th century to present

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: American football; British horse racing; British betting culture

Regional notes: CAUTION: Different meanings! US = give up/delay. UK = bet/gamble.

Variaciones

PuntPunt onHave a puntWorth a puntPunter

Frases relacionadas

Más de este tema

Kick off ★★★★★ To start something; also to become angry (British). Throw in the towel ★★★★★ To give up or admit defeat. Touch base ★★★★★ To make brief contact with someone. Game plan ★★★★★ A strategy or plan of action. Par for the course ★★★★★ Normal or expected; typical for the situation. Front runner ★★★★★ The leading candidate or competitor.