nipped
US /nɪpt/
UK /nɪpt/
过去式
1.
夹, 咬, 刺痛
pinched, squeezed, or bit sharply
示例:
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The crab nipped my finger when I tried to pick it up.
我试图拿起螃蟹时，它夹了我的手指。
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The cold air nipped at her exposed skin.
寒冷的空气刺痛着她裸露的皮肤。
2.
扼杀, 阻止
stopped or prevented something from developing
示例:
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The problem was nipped in the bud before it could escalate.
问题在升级之前就被扼杀了。
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Their plans were nipped by unexpected regulations.
他们的计划被意外的规定扼杀了。