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cop

UK /kɒp/US /kɑːp/

词源

源自英语方言,可能来自拉丁语 'capere'(意为抓住),18世纪开始用于指代警察。

noun

❶ 警察的非正式称呼,常用于口语中,带有随意或亲切的意味。

“The cop directed traffic at the busy intersection.”

(那名警察在繁忙的十字路口指挥交通。)

“He was stopped by a cop for speeding.”

(他因为超速被警察拦下。)

同义词:police officer, officer, lawman

verb

❶ 非正式用语,表示抓住或获得某物,常用于轻松或随意的语境。

“He managed to cop the last ticket for the concert.”

(他设法抢到了演唱会的最后一张票。)

“She copped a great deal on those shoes.”

(她以很划算的价格买到了那双鞋。)

同义词:get, grab, obtain

常见短语

cop out — 指逃避责任或找借口推脱,常用于批评某人不敢面对问题。

“Don't cop out by blaming others for your mistake.”

(不要用责怪别人来逃避你的错误。)

cop a feel — 非正式用语,指偷偷触碰他人身体,通常带有不尊重的意味。

“He was accused of trying to cop a feel at the party.”

(他被指控在派对上试图占便宜。)