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whip

UK //wɪp//US //wɪp//

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。)

同义词:lash, scourge, flogger

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。)

同义词:beat, stir, lash

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。)