Szukaj
to flap
01
trzepotać, machać
to move with a rapid up-and-down motion
Intransitive
Przykłady
Right now, the laundry on the clothesline is flapping in the gentle breeze.
W tej chwili pranie na sznurze do prania łopocze na lekkim wietrze.
02
machać, trzepotać
(of a bird) to rhythmically move its wings in an upward and downward motion, either during flight or in preparation for taking flight
Transitive: to flap wings
Przykłady
Perched on the wire, the blackbird flapped its wings vigorously.
Siedząc na drucie, kos machnął skrzydłami energicznie.
03
denerwować się, panikować
to express agitation, make a fuss, or become overly concerned or worked up about something
Intransitive
Przykłady
He tends to flap when he's under pressure, becoming easily agitated and worrying excessively.
Ma tendencję do panikowania, gdy jest pod presją, łatwo się denerwuje i nadmiernie się martwi.
04
machać, trzepotać
to move an object or a part of it up and down or to and fro in a rapid or rhythmic manner
Transitive: to flap sth
Przykłady
She flapped the towel vigorously to remove the excess water.
Mocno machnęła ręcznikiem, aby usunąć nadmiar wody.
05
machać, trzepotać
to move one’s arms about in a clumsy or uncontrolled manner while surfing, often due to panic or lack of balance
Informal
SpecializedPrzykłady
Do n't flap — just stay calm and adjust your stance.
Nie machaj rękami—po prostu zachowaj spokój i dostosuj swoją postawę.
Flap
01
klapa, zawór
a broad, thin, and flexible piece attached at one edge, allowing it to hang loosely or move freely
Przykłady
She adjusted the flap of her coat to shield herself from the wind.
Dostosowała klapę swojego płaszcza, aby osłonić się przed wiatrem.
02
a hinged surface on an aircraft wing that can be adjusted to increase lift or drag
Przykłady
The aircraft's flaps extended smoothly during descent.
03
a section of tissue that remains partially attached to the body, allowing it to be repositioned or used in surgical repair
Przykłady
The doctor examined the gum flap near the tooth.
04
the movement produced by something beating or moving up and down
Przykłady
The flap of the sails warned of rising gusts.
05
a state of agitation, confusion, or emotional excitement
Przykłady
The news caused quite a flap in the office.
06
the folded extension of a book cover that wraps around the page edges to provide protection
Przykłady
The flap was slightly torn but still intact.
Drzewo Leksykalne
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