n. a rest given to a horse to recover its wind afterexertion: (fig.) rest,respite(马术用语)给马的一次喘息时间;(比喻)休息。 △Com.4.3.23 (24):“when gentlemenare tired,gives them a sob and 'rests them;”老爷们什么时候累了,他就给他们一次喘息的机会,让他们休息休息。(按:rests一词双关:❶休息; ❷把…逮捕。)
sob[sɔb]
v.&n. 哭诉,哭泣 ◇ sob one’s heart out哭得非常伤心 sob oneself to sleep哭着睡了 with a sob呜咽的 ‖ sob story伤心的故事 sober adj.清醒的,冷静的