zips; zipped; zipping
zips; zipped; zipping
Learner's definition of ZIP
1
: to close, open, or connect something with a zipper用拉链拉上;拉开拉链 [+ object]
[no object]
2
[+ object] computers : to reduce the size of (a file) by using special software : compress压缩(文件)
zip up
[phrasal verb] 1
zip (something) up or zip up (something) : to close or connect (something) with a zipper用拉链拉上 2
zip (someone) up or zip up (someone) : to use a zipper to fasten someone's clothing(给某人)拉上衣服的拉链 -
Will you zip me up, please?帮我把衣服上的拉链拉上好吗?
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I zipped her up because she couldn't do it herself.我把她衣服的拉链拉上了,因为她自己拉不上。
zip your lip
US, informal or zip it
: to stop talking immediately闭嘴 2 zip /ˈzɪp/ noun
plural zips
plural zips
Learner's definition of ZIP
[count] British
3 zip /ˈzɪp/ verb
zips; zipped; zipping
zips; zipped; zipping
Learner's definition of ZIP
always followed by an adverb or preposition [no object]
: to move or act very quickly快速移动;迅速行动 -
We zipped [=rushed] through the store to find my sister some jeans.为了给我妹妹买几条牛仔裤,我们在商店里东奔西走。
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Cars were zipping past us on the highway.公路上,汽车从我们身旁疾驶而过。
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The motorcyclist was zipping in and out of traffic.那个骑摩托车的人在来往车辆中快速穿行。
4 zip /ˈzɪp/ noun
Learner's definition of ZIP
[noncount] informal
1
: energy and excitement活力;精力 -
The performance seemed to lack zip.这场演出似乎缺乏生气。
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We'll try to add a little zip [=zing] to the usual recipe.我们打算想办法在日常菜谱的做法上加点花样。
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Plant some red flowers to give your garden more zip.种些红色的花,给你的花园增添一点生气。
5 zip /ˈzɪp/ noun
Learner's definition of ZIP
[noncount] US, informal
1
: nothing at all一无所有;全无 -
My opinion counts for zip around here.我的意见在这里一文不值。
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The city council has done zip to deal with this problem.市议会在这个问题的处理上毫无作为。
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I know zip [=zilch] about carpentry.我对木工手艺一窍不通。
2
: a score of zero(竞赛得分)零,零分 6 zip noun
plural zips or ZIPs
plural zips or ZIPs
Learner's definition of ZIP
[count] US