zap
zap
zæp
zāp
British pronunciation
/zˈæp/

Définition et signification de « zap » en anglais

to zap
01

anéantir, détruire

to attack or destroy, especially with a sudden force or energy
Transitive: to zap sth
to zap definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The space invaders attempted to zap the spaceship with their laser beams.
Les envahisseurs de l'espace ont tenté de zapper le vaisseau spatial avec leurs rayons laser.
02

chauffer, passer au micro-ondes

to heat or cook food quickly using a microwave oven
Transitive: to zap food
to zap definition and meaning
example
Exemples
I 'm running late, so I 'll just zap some leftovers for a quick lunch.
Je suis en retard, donc je vais juste réchauffer des restes pour un déjeuner rapide.
03

éliminer, descendre

to kill someone or something with a burst of gunfire, electric current, or as if by shooting
Transitive: to zap a living being
example
Exemples
The electric fence zapped any animal that came too close to the boundary.
La clôture électrique a électrocuté tout animal qui s'approchait trop près de la limite.
04

zapper, changer de chaîne

to rapidly change the channels on a television using a remote control
Intransitive
example
Exemples
He could n't find anything interesting to watch, so he started to zap through the channels.
Il n'a rien trouvé d'intéressant à regarder, donc il a commencé à zapper à travers les chaînes.
Zap
01

a sudden, energetic, or striking event, often causing excitement or a dramatic effect

example
Exemples
A zap of inspiration hit her while she was sketching.
01

vlan, paf

used to represent the sound of a sudden electrical discharge, a quick impact, or a sharp, high-pitched noise
example
Exemples
The lightning struck the tree with a loud zap, splitting it in two.
La foudre a frappé l'arbre avec un zap bruyant, le fendant en deux.
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