saunter: [15] Saunter’s modern connotations of ‘walking’ did not emerge until the 17th century, but it is presumably the same word as Middle English santer ‘muse’. The origins of this, however, are largely a matter of speculation. One theory is that it is connected with the 15thcentury term sawnterell ‘pretended saint, sanctimonious person’, the notion being that those who affect piety go around with a faraway mystical musing air. Sawnterell in turn was probably a derivative of saint. => saint
saunter (v.)
late 15c., santren "to muse, be in reverie," of uncertain origin despite many absurd speculations. Meaning "walk with a leisurely gait" is from 1660s, and may be a different word. Klein suggests this sense of the word derives via Anglo-French sauntrer (mid-14c.) from French s'aventurer "to take risks," but OED finds this "unlikely." Related: Sauntered; sauntering.
saunter (n.)
"a leisurely stroll," 1828, from saunter (v.). Earlier it meant "idle occupation, diversion" (1728).
实用例句
1. We watched our fellow students saunter into the building.
我们看着同学们悠闲地走进了大楼。
来自柯林斯例句
2. She began a slow saunter toward the bonfires.
她开始向篝火处慢慢走去。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Let's go for a saunter along the river.
我们沿着河走走 吧.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. They did not saunter but walked with some definite goal in view.
他们没有闲逛,而是为了某些非办不可的事而匆匆而过.
来自辞典例句
5. I like we're saunter and leave a footmark in the beach.
