to flap
01
拍打, 飘动
to move with a rapid up-and-down motion
Intransitive
例子
Right now, the laundry on the clothesline is flapping in the gentle breeze.
现在，晾衣绳上的衣服在微风中飘动。
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。
The robin perched on the branch, observing its surroundings before flapping its wings in a graceful motion
知更鸟栖息在树枝上，观察周围环境，然后优雅地拍打翅膀。
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。
The team captain flapped before an important match, giving an impassioned speech to motivate the players.
队长在重要比赛前激动不已，发表了激情演讲以激励球员。
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。
The wind flapped the tent's entrance, causing it to sway back and forth as campers tried to secure it.
风拍打着帐篷的入口，使其前后摇摆，露营者试图固定它。
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
He started to flap as he lost balance on the wave.
当他在浪上失去平衡时，他开始挥舞手臂。
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。
He secured the envelope by tucking its flap under the seal.
他通过将信封的翻盖塞在印章下来固定信封。
02
a hinged surface on an aircraft wing that can be adjusted to increase lift or drag
例子
The pilot adjusted the flaps before landing.
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
The surgeon lifted a skin flap to cover the wound.
A small flap of tissue was used in the reconstruction.
04
the movement produced by something beating or moving up and down
例子
The flap of wings filled the air as the pigeons took off.
He heard the gentle flap of the flag in the breeze.
05
a state of agitation, confusion, or emotional excitement
例子
Everyone was in a flap before the guests arrived.
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
The author 's photo was printed on the back flap.
She read the description on the inside flap.
词汇树
flapper
flapping
flap
