lop
US /lɑp/
UK /lɒp/
动词
1.
砍掉, 修剪
cut off (a branch, limb, or other appendage) from the main body of a tree
示例:
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The gardener decided to lop off the overgrown branches.
园丁决定砍掉那些长得过长的树枝。
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They had to lop the top off the tree to prevent it from hitting the power lines.
他们不得不砍掉树顶，以防它碰到电线。
2.
耷拉, 下垂
hang loosely or limply
示例:
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The dog's ears lopped as it ran.
狗的耳朵在奔跑时耷拉着。
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His head lopped to one side as he fell asleep.
他睡着时头歪向一边。