nip
US /nɪp/
UK /nɪp/
動詞
1.
捏, 咬, 剪
to pinch, bite, or snip quickly
範例:
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The crab nipped my finger.
螃蟹夾了我的手指。
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She nipped off a piece of thread.
她剪掉了一段線。
2.
扼殺, 凍傷
to stop something at an early stage
範例:
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We need to nip this problem in the bud.
我們需要把這個問題扼殺在萌芽狀態。
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The cold weather nipped the young plants.
寒冷的天氣凍傷了幼苗。
名詞
1.
a small bite or pinch
範例:
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The dog gave a playful nip at my ankle.
狗在我的腳踝上輕咬了一下。
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There was a sharp nip in the air.
空氣中有一股刺骨的寒意。
2.
小酌, 一口
a small drink of alcoholic spirits
範例:
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He took a quick nip from his flask.
他從酒壺裡小酌了一口。
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Would you like a little nip of brandy?
你想來一小口白蘭地嗎？