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gobble

/ˈɡɑbəl/

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1 · v.

to eat quickly and greedily

狼吞虎咽地吃

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He gobbled his breakfast before rushing to the train.
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他匆匆吞下早餐，就赶去坐火车。
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Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑbəl/

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