flip

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishflipflip1 /flɪp/ verb (flipped, flipping) 1 move [intransitive, transitive always + adverb/preposition] to move something with a quick sudden movement so that it is in a different position He flipped the top off the bottle and poured himself a drink. She flipped the lid of the box open and looked inside.flip over He flipped the paper over and started writing on the back.2 turn in the air [transitive] to make a flat object such as a coin go upwards and turn over in the air SYN toss We flipped a coin to see who would go first. There’s quite an art to flipping pancakes. 3 angry [intransitive] informalANGRYUPSET to suddenly become very angry or upset SYN lose it I just flipped and started shouting.4 turn a switch [transitive]SWITCH ON OR OFF to move a switch so that a machine or piece of electrical equipment starts or stops SYN flick Anna flipped the switch that opened the front gate.flip something on/off Josie flipped on the radio.5 turn pages [intransitive, transitive] to turn the pages of a book or newspaper quickly, especially because you are looking for something He picked up the newspaper and flipped straight to the sports pages.flip through I flipped through my address book but couldn’t find her phone number. 6 [transitive] American English to buy a house and then sell it again quickly for a profit, usually after improving it7 → flip your lid → flip somebody ↔ off→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpusflip• Though he has flipped and flopped on many issues, he has stuck to beliefs typical of farm-belt Republicanism.• She flipped her mind and the handle came back, a size or two too large.• When Jerry found out about the money we took, he completely flipped his lid.• I shake my head at the pill, and he flips it off the bed like it was a bug pestering him.• Moments before touchdown, he flipped on the aircraft landing lights.• The guy just flipped out and started shooting.• I flipped over the card to see what was written on the other side.• They flip the embroidered cover off the stereo.• I flipped the machine off and stared at it.• She flipped the pancakes over with one smooth movement.• Come help me flip this mattress.• I started to flip through it, but I didn't know where to begin. flip over• The whole helicopter flipped over and landed in a field upside down.flipped ... coin• In the end we flipped a coin.• If memory serves, we actually went into the hall and flipped a coin. flip something on/off• I flipped the answering machine off and stared at it.Related topics: Sportflipflip2 noun [countable] 1 TURNan action in which you make a flat object such as a coin go upwards and turn over in the air SYN toss In the end the decision was made by the flip of a coin.2 DSJUMPa movement in which you jump up and turn over in the air, so that your feet go over your head SYN somersault I tripped and almost did a backward flip down the stairs. 3 an action in which you turn the pages of a book or newspaper quickly, especially because you are looking for something SYN flickflip through I had a quick flip through my cookery books and found a recipe that sounded quite nice.Examples from the Corpusflip• It'll be decided by a flip of a coin.• Any flip of the remote control will serve up countless images of graphic violence.• a backward flip• The guys tapped on their heels, balanced precariously and even attempted a few body flips.• His craggy features dissolved into a breathtakingly attractive smile, and Robbie felt her insides give the oddest little flip.flipflip3 adjective informal not said or meant seriously SYN flippant I was fed up with his flip comments.Examples from the Corpusflip• Manion drew two equations on the flip chart.• But the good news is the flip side of the bad: every change creates new needs.• The flip side of virtue is pride.From Longman Business Dictionaryflipflip /flɪp/ verb (past tense and past participle flipped, present participle flipping) [transitive] FINANCE to buy shares and sell them soon after to make a quick profitSome speculative accounts were flipping the stock for a profit —flipper noun [countable]Stock jumped as high as $33 in frenetic trading as flippers -- investors who buy a hot deal and then immediately sell it for a quick profit -- turned over their shares.→ See Verb tableOrigin flip (1500-1600) Probably from the sound Flip (1900-2000) Filipino

单词	flip
释义	flip From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishflipflip1 /flɪp/ ●○○ verb (flipped, flipping) 1 move [intransitive, transitive always + adverb/preposition] to move something with a quick sudden movement so that it is in a different position He flipped the top off the bottle and poured himself a drink. She flipped the lid of the box open and looked inside.flip over He flipped the paper over and started writing on the back.2 turn in the air [transitive] to make a flat object such as a coin go upwards and turn over in the air SYN toss We flipped a coin to see who would go first. There’s quite an art to flipping pancakes. 3 angry [intransitive] informalANGRYUPSET to suddenly become very angry or upset SYN lose it I just flipped and started shouting.4 turn a switch [transitive]SWITCH ON OR OFF to move a switch so that a machine or piece of electrical equipment starts or stops SYN flick Anna flipped the switch that opened the front gate.flip something on/off Josie flipped on the radio.5 turn pages [intransitive, transitive] to turn the pages of a book or newspaper quickly, especially because you are looking for something He picked up the newspaper and flipped straight to the sports pages.flip through I flipped through my address book but couldn’t find her phone number. 6 [transitive] American English to buy a house and then sell it again quickly for a profit, usually after improving it7 → flip your lid → flip somebody ↔ off→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpusflip• Though he has flipped and flopped on many issues, he has stuck to beliefs typical of farm-belt Republicanism.• She flipped her mind and the handle came back, a size or two too large.• When Jerry found out about the money we took, he completely flipped his lid.• I shake my head at the pill, and he flips it off the bed like it was a bug pestering him.• Moments before touchdown, he flipped on the aircraft landing lights.• The guy just flipped out and started shooting.• I flipped over the card to see what was written on the other side.• They flip the embroidered cover off the stereo.• I flipped the machine off and stared at it.• She flipped the pancakes over with one smooth movement.• Come help me flip this mattress.• I started to flip through it, but I didn't know where to begin. flip over• The whole helicopter flipped over and landed in a field upside down.flipped ... coin• In the end we flipped a coin.• If memory serves, we actually went into the hall and flipped a coin. flip something on/off• I flipped the answering machine off and stared at it.Related topics: Sportflipflip2 noun [countable] 1 TURNan action in which you make a flat object such as a coin go upwards and turn over in the air SYN toss In the end the decision was made by the flip of a coin.2 DSJUMPa movement in which you jump up and turn over in the air, so that your feet go over your head SYN somersault I tripped and almost did a backward flip down the stairs. 3 an action in which you turn the pages of a book or newspaper quickly, especially because you are looking for something SYN flickflip through I had a quick flip through my cookery books and found a recipe that sounded quite nice.Examples from the Corpusflip• It'll be decided by a flip of a coin.• Any flip of the remote control will serve up countless images of graphic violence.• a backward flip• The guys tapped on their heels, balanced precariously and even attempted a few body flips.• His craggy features dissolved into a breathtakingly attractive smile, and Robbie felt her insides give the oddest little flip.flipflip3 adjective informal not said or meant seriously SYN flippant I was fed up with his flip comments.Examples from the Corpusflip• Manion drew two equations on the flip chart.• But the good news is the flip side of the bad: every change creates new needs.• The flip side of virtue is pride.From Longman Business Dictionaryflipflip /flɪp/ verb (past tense and past participle flipped, present participle flipping) [transitive] FINANCE to buy shares and sell them soon after to make a quick profitSome speculative accounts were flipping the stock for a profit —flipper noun [countable]Stock jumped as high as $33 in frenetic trading as flippers -- investors who buy a hot deal and then immediately sell it for a quick profit -- turned over their shares.→ See Verb tableOrigin flip (1500-1600) Probably from the sound Flip (1900-2000) Filipino
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