flap

flæp
六级考研托福雅思 Collins 2

英文释义

n. any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely
n. the motion made by flapping up and down
n. a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body
n. a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag

中文翻译

n. 飘, 摆动, 拍打, 拍打声, 片状垂悬物
v. 拍打, 鼓翼而飞, 飘动

2
Collins 星级
8,726
BNC 频率
8,113
使用频率

记忆技巧

flap 没有明显的词根词缀，但可以联想到与“快速移动”相关的动作。

例句

1. The bird began to flap its wings to take off.
那只鸟开始拍打翅膀准备起飞。
2. She used a paper fan to flap away the heat.
她用纸扇扇走热气。
3. The flag will flap in the wind all day long.
旗帜会在风中飘动一整天。

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