
whip
词源
源自古英语 'hwippan',意为“快速移动或打击”,可能与古挪威语 'hvippa'(快速移动)有关。
noun
❶ 一种用于驱赶动物或惩罚人的工具,通常由长柄和细绳或皮条组成,能发出响声或造成疼痛。
“The cowboy cracked his whip to make the cattle move faster.”
(牛仔甩响鞭子让牛群走得更快。)
“She used a whip to train the horses in the circus.”
(她用鞭子训练马戏团的马匹。)
❶ 指一种快速而有力的动作或打击,常用于比喻或描述快速移动的事物。
“The wind whipped through the trees, making them sway violently.”
(风呼啸着穿过树林,使树木剧烈摇晃。)
“She whipped her head around when she heard her name called.”
(听到有人叫她的名字,她猛地转过头。)
verb
❶ 用鞭子抽打或驱赶,也可指快速移动或搅拌某物。
“He whipped the horse to make it run faster.”
(他鞭打马匹让它跑得更快。)
“She whipped the cream until it was fluffy.”
(她搅拌奶油直到它变得蓬松。)
❶ 在烹饪中,指快速搅拌或打发起泡。
“Whip the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.”
(将鸡蛋和糖搅拌至轻盈蓬松。)
“She whipped up a quick dessert for the guests.”
(她为客人快速制作了一道甜点。)
常见短语
whip up — 快速制作或激起某种情绪或反应,常用于描述快速完成某事或引发强烈情感。
“She managed to whip up a delicious meal in just 20 minutes.”
(她仅用20分钟就快速做出了一顿美味的饭菜。)
crack the whip — 严厉管理或控制,通常指施加压力或严格要求他人完成任务。
“The boss cracked the whip to ensure the project was finished on time.”
(老板严厉督促以确保项目按时完成。)