bangs; banged; banging
bangs; banged; banging
Learner's definition of BANG
1
a [+ object] : to cause or allow (something, such as part of your body) to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise砰地撞到(身体的某部位) -
He accidentally banged his knee against the door.他不小心把膝盖撞到了门上。
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He banged [=bumped, struck] his head getting out of the car.从车里出来时,他砰的一声撞到了头。
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She fell and banged her elbow.她摔倒在地,撞伤了胳膊肘。
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She banged her fist on the table.她用拳头猛敲桌子。
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He banged his empty glass on the counter.他猛地一下把空杯子摔在柜台上。
b : to hit (something or someone) in a way that makes a loud noise(砰砰)撞击,猛撞 [+ object]
[no object]
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usually + into or against -
His knee accidentally banged into the door.他的膝盖不小心撞到了门
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I thought the door was open and banged [=bumped] right into it.我以为门是开着的,砰的一声撞个正着。
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The bird banged into/against the window.鸟砰的一声撞到窗户上。
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One of the other players banged into her, knocking her to the ground.另一个球员撞到她身上,使她跌倒在地
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: to use your hand or a tool to beat or hit (something) in a way that makes a loud noise(用手或工具)猛击,猛敲 [+ object]
[no object]
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+ on -
He banged on the drum.他用力击鼓。
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She banged on the table.她用手猛敲桌子。
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Who is banging [=pounding] on the door?谁在砰砰砸门?
— see also bang the drum for at 1drum 3
[no object] : to make a sudden loud noise发出砰的一声 -
I could hear the screen door bang [=slam] as he left.他离开时我能听见纱门砰的一声关上了。
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The window suddenly banged shut.窗户突然砰的一声关上了。
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The pipes banged as the heat came on.来暖气时管道发出砰砰的响声。
4
[+ object] informal + offensive : to have sex with (someone)与…性交
bang away
[phrasal verb] US, informal
: to work hard at something努力干 —
often + at
bang heads together
informal
: to use angry or forceful methods to control or punish people(用强力)控制,惩罚
bang on about
[phrasal verb] bang on about (something) British, informal
: to talk about (something) repeatedly or for a long time絮叨;唠叨
bang out
[phrasal verb] 1 bang out (something) or bang (something) out informal
: to produce (something) quickly匆匆做出;迅速搞定 2
: to play (a song, melody, etc.) loudly on a piano(用钢琴)响亮地奏出
bang up
[phrasal verb] 1
bang up (something or someone) or bang (something or someone) up US, informal : to injure or damage (something or someone)撞坏;损坏 -
She banged up [=hurt] her knee.她撞伤了膝盖。
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He banged up the car.他撞坏了汽车。
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He was pretty badly banged up [=injured] in the accident.他在事故中严重受伤。
2
bang up (someone) or bang (someone) up British slang : to put (someone) in prison使…锒铛入狱;把…关进监狱 2 bang /ˈbæŋ/ noun
plural bangs
plural bangs
Learner's definition of BANG
1
a [count] : a sudden loud noise突然的巨响 b —
used as an interjection to imitate a loud noise (such as the sound of a gun being fired)砰(用作模仿巨大响声的感叹词) ◊ In British English the informal phrase bang goes is used when you are saying that something you wanted or planned has become impossible.某事完蛋了,某事告吹了(在英国英语中用作非正式短语)。
2
[count] : a hard hit or blow重击;猛撞
bang for the buck
US, informal also bang for your buck
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used to describe how much value is received when money is spent钱花得合算 -
This restaurant offers people the most bang for the buck. [=offers more than other restaurants for the same price]这家餐馆性价比最高。
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He claims that the new stadium offers taxpayers too little bang for the buck. [=that the new stadium is not worth the tax money that is being spent on it]他宣称新体育场不值得花纳税人那么多钱
get a bang out of
US, informal
: to enjoy (something) very much从…中得到乐趣
with a bang
: in a sudden and exciting way突然地;激动人心地 3 bang /ˈbæŋ/ adverb
Learner's definition of BANG
British, informal
: exactly or directly恰好;正好 — see also bang to rights at 3right
bang on
British, informal