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chops

UK /tʃɒps/US /tʃɑːps/

词源

源自中古英语 'choppen'(砍、切),可能与拟声词有关,模仿砍剁的声音。音乐术语的用法始于20世纪爵士乐俚语。

noun

❶ 指人或动物的下巴、颚部,常用于描述咀嚼或咬东西的动作部位。

“The dog licked its chops after eating the meat.”

(狗吃完肉后舔了舔下巴。)

“He rubbed his chops thoughtfully before answering.”

(他若有所思地摸了摸下巴才回答。)

❶ 指音乐演奏或表演的技能,尤其强调技术娴熟或风格独特。

“The guitarist showed off his chops during the solo.”

(吉他手在独奏时展示了他的高超技巧。)

“She's been practicing to improve her drumming chops.”

(她一直在练习以提高打鼓水平。)

同义词:jaw, skill, technique, ability, prowess

常见短语

lick one's chops — 字面意思是舔嘴唇,引申为对即将到来的好事表现出期待或贪婪。

“The investors were licking their chops at the new business opportunity.”

(投资者们对这个新的商机垂涎欲滴。)

chop chop — 催促用语,表示快点、赶快的意思,带有轻松幽默的语气。

“We need to leave now, chop chop!”

(我们现在得走了,快点快点!)