
好词典

源自拟声词 'zip'(模拟拉链或快速移动的声音),19世纪末首次用于描述拉链动作。
❶ 用拉链拉上或扣紧衣物、包袋等物品的动作,指通过拉链将开口部分闭合。
“She zipped up her jacket before going outside.”
(她出门前拉上了夹克的拉链。)
“He quickly zipped his backpack shut.”
(他迅速拉上了背包的拉链。)
❶ 快速移动或通过某处,形容动作迅速且轻快,常伴随嗖嗖声。
“The car zipped past us on the highway.”
(那辆车在高速公路上嗖地一声从我们旁边驶过。)
“A bullet zipped through the air.”
(一颗子弹嗖地划过空中。)
zip it — 非正式表达,意为要求某人保持安静或停止说话。
“I told him to zip it during the movie.”
(我让他在看电影时闭嘴。)
zip up — 指拉上拉链的动作,也可比喻为完成或整理某事物。
“Don't forget to zip up your coat—it's cold outside.”
(别忘了拉上外套拉链——外面很冷。)