Vamp
01
妖艳女子, 诱惑者
an attractive woman who seduces men by her looks
例子
The silent film star was famous for playing the role of a vamp.
这位默片明星因扮演荡妇的角色而闻名。
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
The vamp of the shoe features intricate stitching for added style.
鞋子的鞋面采用复杂缝线以增添风格。
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 pianist played a blues vamp before the singer began.
钢琴家在歌手开始前演奏了一段布鲁斯即兴伴奏。
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
The cobbler vamped the old boots to make them wearable again.
鞋匠修补了旧靴子的前帮，使它们再次可穿。
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
She vamped him with a slow, knowing smile.
她用一个缓慢、会意的微笑诱惑了他。
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
They vamped the old jacket with a fresh lining.
他们用新的衬里修补了旧夹克。
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
He vamped an excuse for being late.
他为迟到编造了一个借口。
She vamped a story to entertain the children.
她即兴编造了一个故事来娱乐孩子们。
