Vamp
01
妖艳女子, 诱惑者
an attractive woman who seduces men by her looks
例子
She was a vamp who knew how to get what she wanted.
她是一个知道如何得到自己想要的东西的荡妇。
例子
These boots have a reinforced vamp to withstand tough outdoor conditions.
这些靴子有一个加固的鞋面，以承受恶劣的户外条件。
03
一个即兴伴奏段, 一个短小重复的乐句
a short, repeated musical phrase, often improvised, used as an introduction or accompaniment
例子
The band kept a steady vamp going while the soloist prepared.
乐队在独奏者准备时保持了一个稳定的即兴伴奏。
to vamp
01
修补鞋子的前部, 修理鞋面
to repair or furnish a shoe with a new vamp (the front part of the upper)
Transitive: to vamp a shoe
例子
She had her shoes vamped instead of buying new ones.
她让人修补了她的鞋子，而不是买新的。
02
诱惑, 迷住
to act seductively toward someone
Transitive: to vamp sb
例子
The actress vamped her co‑star during the scene.
女演员在场景中挑逗了她的搭档。
03
修补, 修理
to repair or improve something old by adding a new part
Transitive: to vamp sth
例子
The tailor vamped the coat by replacing the sleeves.
裁缝通过更换袖子修补了这件外套。
04
即兴编造, 临时捏造
to invent or fabricate something, often quickly or without preparation
Transitive: to vamp sth
例子
She vamped a story to entertain the children.
她即兴编造了一个故事来娱乐孩子们。
