
好词典

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。
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。)
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。)
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!)