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flap

UK //flæp//US //flæp//

词源

源自中古英语flappen,拟声词,模仿拍打的声音,可能与古诺尔斯语flasa(撕碎)有关。

noun

❶ 指可以上下或左右摆动的扁平物体部分,比如信封的封口、口袋的盖子或鸟类的翅膀。

“The bird's wings made a loud flapping sound.”

(鸟儿的翅膀发出响亮的拍打声。)

“He sealed the envelope and tucked in the flap.”

(他封好信封并把封口折进去。)

❶ 形容慌乱或紧张的状态,常因突发事件引起的不安情绪。

“She was in a flap about missing her flight.”

(她因为错过航班而手忙脚乱。)

“Don't get into a flap over small mistakes.”

(别因为小错误就慌里慌张。)

同义词:cover, tab, panic, commotion

verb

❶ 指轻快地上下或左右摆动,比如鸟类拍打翅膀或旗帜在风中飘动。

“The flag flapped in the strong wind.”

(旗帜在大风中飘扬。)

“The duck flapped its wings and flew away.”

(鸭子拍打着翅膀飞走了。)

同义词:flutter, wave, beat

常见短语

flap one's gums — 俚语,指喋喋不休地说废话或闲聊,带有轻微贬义。

“Stop flapping your gums and get to work!”

(别光耍嘴皮子了,快去干活!)