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to flap
01
хлопать, развеваться
to move with a rapid up-and-down motion
Intransitive
Примеры
During the storm, the flag outside the window constantly flapped in the gusty wind.
Во время шторма флаг за окном постоянно развевался на порывистом ветру.
02
махать, хлопать
(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
Примеры
The robin perched on the branch, observing its surroundings before flapping its wings in a graceful motion
Малиновка уселась на ветку, осматривая окрестности, прежде чем взмахнуть крыльями в изящном движении.
03
волноваться, паниковать
to express agitation, make a fuss, or become overly concerned or worked up about something
Intransitive
Примеры
The team captain flapped before an important match, giving an impassioned speech to motivate the players.
Капитан команды разволновался перед важным матчем, произнеся страстную речь, чтобы мотивировать игроков.
04
махать, хлопать
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
Примеры
The wind flapped the tent's entrance, causing it to sway back and forth as campers tried to secure it.
Ветер хлопал входом в палатку, заставляя его раскачиваться взад и вперед, пока туристы пытались его закрепить.
05
махать, размахивать
to move one’s arms about in a clumsy or uncontrolled manner while surfing, often due to panic or lack of balance
Informal
SpecializedПримеры
He started to flap as he lost balance on the wave.
Он начал размахивать руками, когда потерял равновесие на волне.
Flap
01
клапан, створка
a broad, thin, and flexible piece attached at one edge, allowing it to hang loosely or move freely
Примеры
He secured the envelope by tucking its flap under the seal.
Он закрепил конверт, заправив его клапан под печать.
02
a hinged surface on an aircraft wing that can be adjusted to increase lift or drag
Примеры
The pilot adjusted the flaps before landing.
03
a section of tissue that remains partially attached to the body, allowing it to be repositioned or used in surgical repair
Примеры
The surgeon lifted a skin flap to cover the wound.
04
the movement produced by something beating or moving up and down
Примеры
The flap of wings filled the air as the pigeons took off.
05
тревога, испуг
a state of agitation, confusion, or emotional excitement
Примеры
Everyone was in a flap before the guests arrived.
06
the folded extension of a book cover that wraps around the page edges to provide protection
Примеры
The author 's photo was printed on the back flap.
Лексическое Дерево
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