
whips
词源
源自古英语 'hwippan',意为‘快速移动或抽打’,可能与‘摆动’的动作相关。
noun
❶ 鞭子,一种用于驱赶动物或作为武器的长条状工具,通常由皮革或绳索制成。
“The cowboy cracked his whips to control the cattle.”
(牛仔甩动鞭子来控制牛群。)
“She heard the sharp sound of whips in the distance.”
(她听到远处传来鞭子的尖锐声响。)
❶ 鞭打的动作或声音,形容快速而有力的挥动或抽打。
“The wind made the branches whip against the window.”
(风把树枝抽打得拍打在窗户上。)
“He felt the rain whipping his face during the storm.”
(暴风雨中,他感到雨水抽打着他的脸。)
verb
❶ 用鞭子抽打或驱赶,也比喻快速移动或猛烈动作。
“The jockey whipped the horse to make it run faster.”
(骑师鞭打马匹让它跑得更快。)
“She whipped the cream until it was fluffy.”
(她搅打奶油直到它变得蓬松。)
常见短语
whip up — 快速制作或激起某种情绪,常用于烹饪或激发热情的场景。
“She can whip up a delicious meal in just 20 minutes.”
(她能在20分钟内快速做出一顿美味的饭菜。)
whip into shape — 通过严格训练或管理使某人或某物达到良好状态。
“The new coach whipped the team into shape before the tournament.”
(新教练在比赛前把队伍训练得井井有条。)