to rap
01
敲打, 猛击
to hit sharply, often with a quick and forceful motion
Transitive: to rap sth
例子
The teacher rapped the desk with a ruler to get the students' attention.
老师用尺子敲桌子以引起学生的注意。
The parent rapped the counter with a spoon to call the family to dinner.
家长用勺子敲打柜台，叫家人来吃晚饭。
02
闲聊, 聊天
to talk or chat in a relaxed, informal, and often friendly manner
Intransitive
例子
Let 's sit down and rap about what's been going on lately.
我们坐下来聊聊最近发生的事情吧。
We used to sit on the porch and rap for hours about everything under the sun.
我们过去常常坐在门廊上，闲聊几个小时，谈论天下事。
03
说唱, 有节奏地说
to speak or chant rhythmically and in a unique style, often accompanied by music
Intransitive
例子
He rapped about his experiences growing up in the inner city.
他说唱了他在市中心成长的经历。
She can really rap; her lyrics are powerful and thought-provoking.
她真的很会说唱；她的歌词有力且发人深省。
04
敲打, 轻敲
to strike something repeatedly against a surface
Complex Transitive: to rap sth on sth
例子
He rapped his fingers on the desk impatiently as he waited for the test results.
他一边等待测试结果，一边不耐烦地在桌子上敲打手指。
The judge rapped his gavel on the bench to restore order in the courtroom.
法官在长凳上敲打他的槌子以恢复法庭秩序。
Rap
01
说唱, 说唱音乐
a genre of African-American music with a rhythmic speech
例子
Rap emerged from the hip-hop movement and has evolved into a dominant musical genre.
说唱起源于嘻哈运动，并已发展成为一种主导的音乐流派。
The rap battle showcased the lyrical prowess of the competing artists.
说唱对决展示了参赛艺术家的歌词才华。
02
责备, 斥责
a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
例子
He got a rap for missing the deadline.
The manager gave her a rap over the error.
03
敲打, 猛击
the act of hitting vigorously
例子
He gave the table a sharp rap.
The mechanic tested the joint with a hard rap.
04
谈话, 闲聊
voluble conversation
例子
They fell into an easy rap about old times.
His rap kept the audience entertained.
05
轻敲声, 轻击声
the sound made by a gentle blow
例子
A faint rap came from the window.
She heard a rap on the door at midnight.
06
轻拍, 轻击
a gentle blow
