单词 | swipe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
释义 | swipe1 verbswipe2 noun swipeswipe1 /swaɪp/ verb Word OriginWORD ORIGINswipe1 Verb TableOrigin: 1800-1900 Probably from sweepVERB TABLE swipe
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES Thesaurus
Longman Language Activatorto steal something► steal Collocations to take something that does not belong to you without the owner's permission in a dishonest or illegal way: · Thousands of cars get stolen every year.· In the end he had to steal in order to survive.steal from: · drug addicts who steal from their friends and familiessteal something from: · Thieves stole paintings worth $5 million from a Paris art gallery.have something stolen: · It's strange he should have had so many things stolen in just a week.get stolen: · My grandfather refused to put his money in a bank because he was afraid it would get stolen. ► take to steal something, especially money or things that can be carried away: · Someone has been taking money from the cash box.· The burglars took our TV and stereo, but they didn't find the jewellery. ► nick/pinch British spoken to steal something: · I wonder where she got that coat -- do you think she nicked it?· Jimmy was caught pinching money from his mum's purse. ► rip off spoken to steal something, especially someone's personal possessions: rip off something: · While I was out, someone went into my hotel room and ripped off the rest of my travelers' checks. ► go off with/walk off with to steal something very easily, by picking it up and walking away with it, usually without anyone noticing: · My bag's disappeared! That woman must have walked off with it!· Guards in the lobby prevent employees from going off with computers and sensitive documents. ► help yourself to informal to steal something very easily without anyone trying to stop you: · While no one was looking Louise and Alice helped themselves to some apples and bananas.· Burglars cut through the ceiling and helped themselves to $3.6 million in jewels. ► pilfer to steal things, especially small things or things you do not think are very valuable: · The farmer caught them pilfering apples from his orchard.· The villagers pilfered stones from ancient ruined cities to build their houses. ► swipe informal to steal something quickly when someone is not looking: · While I was swimming in the river, somebody swiped all my clothes!· I wish I knew who'd swiped my earrings. ► snitch American informal to steal something, especially something small and not very valuable: · The supermarket has a problem with kids snitching candy bars off the shelves.· He watched as Grover snitched two packets of sugar from behind the counter. WORD SETS► DAILY LIFEAC, accessory, nounadapter, nounaerosol, nounalarm, nounarm, nounash, nounattaché case, nounbag, nounbar, nounbarrel, nounbeep, verbbeeswax, nounbell, nounbelly, nounbelt, nounbench, nounbenzine, nounbinding, nounbiro, nounbolt, nounbooth, nounbox, nounbox, verbbrad, nounbriefcase, nounbristle, nounbrolly, nounbrush, nounbucket, nounbuckle, nounbuffer, nounbulb, nounBulldog clip, nounbulletin board, nounbullhorn, nounbung, nounbunting, nounbusiness card, nounbutt, nounbutton, nounbuzzer, nouncable, nouncalling card, nouncan, nouncandle, nouncane, nouncarbon, nouncarbon copy, nouncarbon paper, nouncard, nouncardboard, nouncardboard, adjectivecardboard cut-out, nouncard catalog, nouncarrier, nouncarrier bag, nouncarryall, nouncart, nouncarton, nouncartridge, nouncase, nouncaster, nouncatch, nounCellophane, nouncesspit, nounchain, nounchalice, nounchannel, nounchart, nounchute, nouncitronella, nounclamp, nouncleat, nounclip, nounclipboard, nouncomb, nouncombination lock, nouncompartment, nouncord, nouncrank, nouncrate, nouncrepe paper, nouncycle, noundetector, noundial, noundigital, adjectivedisposable, adjectivedrape, verbdrawing pin, noundryer, noundurable goods, nounDurex, nounearplug, nounelastic band, nouneraser, nouneyelet, nounfabric, nounfelt-tip pen, nounfemale, adjectivefence, nounfiberglass, nounfibreglass, nounfigurine, nounfilament, nounfile, verbFilofax, nounfire extinguisher, nounfirewood, nounfitness, nounflag, nounflagon, nounflagstaff, nounflashlight, nounflat, adjectivefloodlight, nounfoam, nounfoam, verbfog, verbfolder, nounfoolscap, nounforecourt, nounfountain, nounfountain pen, nounframe, nounfunnel, nounfuse, noungadget, noungadgetry, noungargle, verbgas, nounglue, noungoggles, noungold card, noungranny knot, noungravel, noungravelled, adjectivegravelly, adjectivegrease, noungreetings card, noungrommet, noungum, noungun, noungunnysack, noungut, nounhand-held, adjectivehandle, nounhandloom, nounharness, nounhasp, nounhealth, nounhessian, nounhinge, nounhip, nounhoarding, nounhoist, nounholder, nounhook, nounhoop, nounhooter, nounhose, nounhosepipe, nounhub, nounhygiene, nounhygienic, adjectiveillness, nounindented, adjectiveinflatable, adjectiveingrained, adjectiveink, nouninn, nouninnkeeper, nouninsoluble, adjectiveivory, nounjacket, nounjack-knife, nounjoss stick, nounjuggle, verbkey, nounkeypad, nounkey ring, nounKleenex, nounknife, nounknob, nounlabel, nounladder, nounlantern, nounlatch, nounlatchkey, nounlather, nounlather, verbLCD, nounlead, nounlectern, nounlegal pad, nounlens, nounletterbox, nounlever, nounlibrary, nounlid, nounlidded, adjectivelift, nounlight, nounlight bulb, nounlink, nounlinseed oil, nounlitter bin, nounlock, nounlodestone, nounlog, nounloop, verblost property, nounmagnet, nounmagnetic, adjectivemagnifying glass, nounmale, adjectivemantle, nounmanual, adjectivemarker, nounmarker pen, nounmarket day, nounmast, nounmastic, nounmatchstick, nounmaterial, nounmeter, nounmeths, nounmode, nounmortar, nounmortise lock, nounmould, nounmounting, nounmovement, nounnail, nounnameplate, nounnet, nounnib, nounnipple, nounnon-standard, adjectivenoose, nounnotebook, nounnotepad, nounnoticeboard, nounnozzle, nounnut, nounoil, verboilcan, nounoily, adjectiveorb, nounoutfit, nounoutlet, nounovernight, adverbpack, verbpackage, nounpad, nounpad, verbpadlock, nounpaintwork, nounpantyliner, nounpaper, nounpaperclip, nounpasserby, nounpaste, verbpasteboard, nounpatron, nounpatronage, nounpatronize, verbpattern, nounpaving, nounpearl, nounpen, nounpenknife, nounpicket fence, nounpillbox, nounpince-nez, nounpinhead, nounpipe, nounpix, nounpizza parlor, nounplug, nounpocket, nounpocketbook, nounpocket calculator, nounpocket knife, nounpointer, nounpoison, nounpole, nounportfolio, nounPost-it, nounpowder, nounpowdered, adjectivepropellant, nounpropelling pencil, nounpump-action, adjectivePX, nounquarter, verbrack, nounreceptionist, nounreel, nounrefill, nounreflector, nounrefrigerate, verbregimen, nounreservation, nounreserve, verbsachet, nounsack, nounscratchpad, nounscratch paper, nounscreen, nounsealant, nounsealer, nounsearchlight, nounseason ticket, nounseat, nounself-assembly, adjectiveseptic tank, nounservice, nounservice, verbsetting, nounshade, nounsharpener, nounshovel, nounshovel, verbshovelful, nounsilver paper, nounsiphon, nounslat, nounslice, verbslot machine, nounslug, nounsmoke, nounsoot, nounsort, nounspare part, nounspigot, nounsponge, nounspool, nounspout, nounspray, nounspray can, nounspray paint, nounspring, nounstaff, nounstake, nounstalk, nounstandard, nounstaple, nounstapler, nounstationery, nounsteam, nounsteam clean, verbsteel, nounsteel wool, nounstepladder, nounstick, verbstick, nounsticker, nounstilt, nounstopper, nounstorm lantern, nounstrap, nounstreamer, nounstring, nounstub, nounsucker, nounSuperglue, nounswipe, verbswitch, nounswivel, nountab, nountack, nountag, nountag, verbtank, nountap, nountape, nountassel, nountattle, verbtea break, nounthong, nounthread, nountime-saving, adjectivetinder, nountinderbox, nountissue, nountop, nountote bag, nountowel, verbtray, nountrolley, nountube, nountubing, nountwine, nountwo-way mirror, nounumbrella, nounvent, nounvial, nounwaiting room, nounwasher, nounwaste paper, nounwatch, nounwaterspout, nounwheeled, adjectivewhistle, verbwooden, adjectivewriting paper, noun COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a swipe card 1 [intransitive, transitive] to hit or to try to hit someone or something by swinging your arm or an object very quickly: She swiped me across the face.swipe at He jumped forward, intending to swipe at her.2[transitive] informal to steal something SYN pinch British English: The photos were probably swiped by an employee.3[transitive] to pull a plastic card through a machine that can read the electronic information on it: Swipe your card to open the door. (=one that you slide through a machine in order to open a door)· Swipe cards are used to enhance security. swipe1 verbswipe2 noun swipeswipe2 noun [countable] ExamplesEXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► takes a swipe at 1a criticism of someone or something SYN digswipe at His comments were a sarcastic swipe at the police. In her latest article, she takes a swipe at (=criticizes) her critics.2when you hit or try to hit someone or something by swinging your arm very quickly: She took a swipe at the ball. In her latest article, she takes a swipe at (=criticizes) her critics. ► took a swipe at She took a swipe at the ball. COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a swipe card (=one that you slide through a machine in order to open a door)· Swipe cards are used to enhance security. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSVERB► take· Like all ages, the late Middle Ages had its critics who took swipes at the activities of soldiers.· Dole took a swipe at Clinton during his nationally-televised acceptance speech in San Diego. |
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