lop
US /lɑp/
UK /lɒp/
動詞
1.
砍掉, 修剪
cut off (a branch, limb, or other appendage) from the main body of a tree
範例:
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The gardener decided to lop off the overgrown branches.
園丁決定砍掉那些長得過長的樹枝。
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They had to lop the top off the tree to prevent it from hitting the power lines.
他們不得不砍掉樹頂，以防它碰到電線。
2.
耷拉, 下垂
hang loosely or limply
範例:
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The dog's ears lopped as it ran.
狗的耳朵在奔跑時耷拉著。
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His head lopped to one side as he fell asleep.
他睡著時頭歪向一邊。