claps; clapped; clapping
claps; clapped; clapping
Learner's definition of CLAP
1
: to hit the palms of your hands together usually more than once拍手;鼓掌 ◊ People often clap to show approval or pleasure.人们常用鼓掌表示赞同或高兴。
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They cheered and clapped [=applauded] for the band.他们为乐队欢呼鼓掌。
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She clapped in delight when she heard the news.听到这个消息,她高兴得直拍手。
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The audience clapped to the beat of the music.观众随着音乐的节奏拍手。
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2
[+ object] : to suddenly put the palm of your hand on someone or something(突然)用手拍,把手放在 3
[+ object] : to quickly or forcefully put someone or something in a place or position快速(或用力)放置 -
He clapped his hat on his head and went out the door.他把帽子往头上一扣,便出门了。
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He clapped the book shut. [=he closed the book quickly or forcefully]他啪地合上了书。
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She clapped a muzzle on the dog.她硬给狗上了口套。
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The prisoners were clapped in irons/chains.囚犯们被铐上了镣铐/锁链。
4
: to hit (something, such as two hard surfaces) together in a way that makes a loud noise使…砰然相击 [+ object]
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5
[+ object] informal : to suddenly put (someone) in prison, jail, etc.(突然)把…关进监狱
— clapping
noun [noncount] 2 clap /ˈklæp/ noun
plural claps
plural claps
Learner's definition of CLAP
1 [count]
a : a sound made by clapping your hands拍手声;鼓掌声 b : a loud, sharp sound噼啪声;爆裂声 2
[count] : a friendly hit with the palm of your hand(友好的)用手轻拍—
usually singular通常用单数 3
[singular] British : the act of hitting the palms of your hands together again and again to show approval or pleasure(表达赞成或高兴的)拍手,鼓掌 3 clap /ˈklæp/ noun
Learner's definition of CLAP