to flap
01
拍打, 飘动
to move with a rapid up-and-down motion
Intransitive
例子
The windmill blades steadily flapped in the wind, generating renewable energy.
风车的叶片在风中稳定地拍打，产生可再生能源。
02
拍打, 振翅
(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
例子
With a powerful push, the eagle flapped its majestic wings, effortlessly soaring above the mountain peaks.
随着有力的推动，鹰拍打着它雄伟的翅膀，毫不费力地翱翔在山峰之上。
03
慌张, 过度担心
to express agitation, make a fuss, or become overly concerned or worked up about something
Intransitive
例子
The parent started to flap when they realized their child was running late for school.
当父母意识到他们的孩子上学要迟到时，开始慌乱起来。
04
拍打, 摆动
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
例子
The child flapped the pages of the book rapidly, trying to catch the attention of their parent.
孩子快速翻动书页，试图引起父母的注意。
05
拍打, 摆动
to move one’s arms about in a clumsy or uncontrolled manner while surfing, often due to panic or lack of balance
Informal
Specialized例子
New surfers always flap when they panic in the water.
新冲浪者在水中惊慌时总是乱摆手臂。
Flap
01
片状物, 挡板
a broad, thin, and flexible piece attached at one edge, allowing it to hang loosely or move freely
例子
The tent 's flap was left open, letting in a cool breeze.
帐篷的襟翼被留在了外面，让凉风吹了进来。
02
a hinged surface on an aircraft wing that can be adjusted to increase lift or drag
例子
Lowering the flaps helped reduce the plane's speed.
03
a section of tissue that remains partially attached to the body, allowing it to be repositioned or used in surgical repair
例子
A small flap of tissue was used in the reconstruction.
04
the movement produced by something beating or moving up and down
例子
He heard the gentle flap of the flag in the breeze.
05
a state of agitation, confusion, or emotional excitement
例子
She got into a flap over the missing keys.
06
the folded extension of a book cover that wraps around the page edges to provide protection
例子
She read the description on the inside flap.
词汇树
flapper
flapping
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