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单词 nipping
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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
nip•ping  (nip′ing),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. sharp or biting, as cold.
  2. sarcastic;
    caustic.
  • nip1 + -ing2 1540–50
nip′ping•ly, adv. 

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
nip1 /nɪp/USA pronunciation   v., nipped, nip•ping, n. 
v. 
  1. to squeeze tightly between two surfaces or points;
    pinch;
    bite: [~ + object]The dog nipped my leg.[no object]The dog nipped at her heels.
  2. to cut off by pinching, biting, or snipping:[~ + object]She nipped a few hairs from his head.
  3. to check in growth or development:[~ + object]He nipped that rumor quickly.
  4. to affect sharply and painfully, as extreme cold does: [no object]The cold was nipping at our faces.[~ + object]The cold nipped our faces.
  5. to steal:[~ + object]nipped a few coins from my desk.
  6. British Terms[Chiefly Brit.]to move quickly:[no object]I'll just nip out and be right back.

n. [countable]
  1. an act of nipping:The dog gave her a few nips on the leg.
  2. a biting quality, as of frosty or sharply cold air:quite a nip in the air tonight.
Idioms
  1. Idioms nip and tuck, (of a contest or competition) closely fought right to the end, esp. with each side gaining then losing the advantage.
  2. Idioms nip in the bud, [~ + object + in the bud] to stop (something) before it can develop or grow fully:to nip a plan in the bud.


nip2 /nɪp/USA pronunciation   n. [countable]
  1. a small drink of alcoholic liquor.

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
split /splɪt/USA pronunciation   v., split, split•ting, n., adj. 
v. 
  1. to divide from end to end or into layers: [~ + object]She took an ax and split a log in two.[no object]The log split nicely in two when she cut it.
  2. to divide into separate portions: [~ (+ up) + object]The book is split (up) into five major divisions.[no object* (~ + up)]We'll split (up) here and continue the search separately.
  3. Governmentto divide into different factions, such as through discord;
    (cause to) part or separate: [no object; (~ + up)]They split (up) after several years of marriage.[~ + object]That issue split the Republican Party.
  4. Government to cast (a ballot) for candidates of more than one political party:[~ + object]Many Americans split their vote, voting for the President but against his party in the Senate and House elections.
  5. to divide between two or more persons, groups, etc.;
    share:[~ + object]They decided to split the money they had won.
  6. Slang Termsto leave* depart: [~ + object]Let's split this party; it's boring.[no object]Your brothers are gone; they split about an hour ago.

n. [countable]
  1. the act of splitting.
  2. a crack or fissure caused by splitting.
  3. a piece separated by or as if by splitting.
  4. Foodan ice-cream dish made with a split banana, flavored syrup, and chopped nuts.
  5. SportOften, splits. [plural] the feat of separating the legs while sinking to the floor, until they extend at right angles to the body.

adj. 
  1. having been split;
    parted lengthwise.
  2. disunited;
    divided:a split opinion.
Idioms
  1. Idioms split the difference, to compromise, esp. to divide what remains equally.


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
nip1  (nip),USA pronunciation v., nipped, nip•ping, n. 
v.t. 
  1. to squeeze or compress tightly between two surfaces or points;
    pinch;
    bite.
  2. to take off by pinching, biting, or snipping (usually fol. by off ):He nipped off a piece of steak and gave it to the dog.
  3. to check in growth or development.
  4. to affect sharply and painfully or injuriously, as a very cold temperature:a cold wind that nips the fingers.
  5. [Informal.]to snatch away suddenly.
  6. [Informal.]to defeat (an opponent) by a very close margin;
    edge.
  7. [Informal.]to steal or pilfer.
  8. [Naut.]
    • (of ice) to press (a ship) from opposite sides.
    • to seize (a taut rope) to another rope.

v.i. 
  1. [Chiefly Brit. Slang.]to leave stealthily;
    sneak away;
    flee (often fol. by away).
  2. nip in the bud. See bud 1 (def. 6).

n. 
  1. an act of nipping;
    a pinch or small bite:The dog took several nips at our heels.
  2. a biting quality, as in cold or frosty air:There's a nip in the air this morning.
  3. sharp cold;
    a sharp touch of frost:The trees had felt the first nip of winter.
  4. a sharp or biting remark.
  5. a biting taste or tang, esp. in some cheese.
  6. a small bit or quantity of anything:a nip of bread to stave off hunger.
  7. [Naut.]
    • an abrupt turn or twist in a rope.
    • a part of a rope or chain bound by a seizing or nipper.
  8. Usually, nips. nipper (def. 2).
  9. nip and tuck, with each competitor equaling or closely contesting the speed, scoring, or efforts of the other:It was nip and tuck as to which sailboat would reach port first.
  • Old Norse hnippa to poke, thrust
  • Middle English nyppe to pinch 1350–1400
    • 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged freeze, bite, pierce, cut, chill.

nip2  (nip),USA pronunciation n., v., nipped, nip•ping. 
n. 
  1. a small drink of alcoholic liquor;
    sip:a person who relishes an occasional nip.
  2. [Chiefly Brit.]split (def. 29).

v.t., v.i. 
  1. to drink (alcoholic liquor) in small sips, esp. repeatedly.
  • Dutch nippen to sip; in def. 2, short for earlier nipperkin vessel holding half-pint or less
  • 1690–1700

Nip  (nip),USA pronunciation n., adj. Slang (disparaging and offensive).
  1. Japanese.
  • short for Nipponese

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
split  (split),USA pronunciation v., split, split•ting, n., adj. 
v.t. 
  1. to divide or separate from end to end or into layers:to split a log in two.
  2. to separate by cutting, chopping, etc., usually lengthwise:to split a piece from a block.
  3. to tear or break apart;
    rend or burst:The wind split the sail.
  4. to divide into distinct parts or portions (often fol. by up):We split up our rations.
  5. to separate (a part) by such division.
  6. Governmentto divide (persons) into different groups, factions, parties, etc., as by discord:to split a political party.
  7. Governmentto separate (a group, family, etc.) by such division.
  8. Governmentto cast (a ballot or vote) for candidates of more than one political party.
  9. to divide between two or more persons, groups, etc.;
    share:We split a bottle of wine.
  10. to separate into parts by interposing something:to split an infinitive.
  11. Physicsto divide (molecules or atoms) by cleavage into smaller parts.
  12. Businessto issue additional shares of (stock) without charge to existing stockholders, thereby dividing their interest into a larger number of shares and reducing the price per share.
  13. Slang Termsleave;
    depart from:Let's split this scene.

v.i. 
  1. to divide, break, or part lengthwise:The board split in half.
  2. to part, divide, or separate in any way (often fol. by up):The group of children split up into two teams. We'll split up here and meet later.
  3. to break asunder, as a ship by striking on a rock.
  4. to become separated, as a piece or part from a whole.
  5. to part or separate, as through disagreement;
    sever relations:They split up after a year of marriage. He split with the company after a policy dispute.
  6. to divide or share something with another or others;
    apportion.
  7. Slang Termsto leave;
    depart.
  8. split hairs. See hair (def. 11).
  9. split the difference. See difference (def. 11).

n. 
  1. the act of splitting.
  2. a crack, tear, or fissure caused by splitting.
  3. a piece or part separated by or as by splitting.
  4. a breach or rupture, as between persons, in a party or organization, etc.
  5. a faction, party, etc., formed by a rupture or schism.
  6. Foodan ice-cream dish made from sliced fruit, usually a banana, and ice cream, and covered with syrup and nuts.
  7. WineAlso called,[esp. Brit.,] nip. a bottle for wine or, sometimes, another beverage, containing from 6 to 6½ oz. (170 to 184 g).
  8. Winea bottle, as of soda, liquor, etc., which is half the usual size.
  9. a strip split from an osier, used in basketmaking.
  10. Building[Masonry.]a brick of normal length and breadth but of half normal thickness, used to give level support to a course of bricks laid over one not level.
  11. SportOften, splits. the feat of separating the legs while sinking to the floor, until they extend at right angles to the body, as in stage performances or gymnastics.
  12. Sport[Bowling.]an arrangement of the pins remaining after the first bowl in two separated groups, so that a spare is difficult.
  13. Stamps[Philately.]bisect (def. 5).
  14. Clothingone of the layers of leather into which a skin is cut.
  15. Businessthe act of splitting a stock.

adj. 
  1. that has undergone splitting;
    parted lengthwise;
    cleft.
  2. disunited;
    divided:a split opinion.
  3. Business(of a stock quotation) given in sixteenths instead of eighths of a point.
  4. Business(of a stock) having undergone a split.
  • Dutch splitten; akin to splijten, German spleissen to split
  • 1570–80; 1950–55 for def. 13;
split′ta•ble, adj. 

Split  (split),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Place Namesa seaport in S Croatia, on the Adriatic: Roman ruins. 180,571. Italian, Spalato. 

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
nip /nɪp/ vb (nips, nipping, nipped)(mainly tr)
  1. to catch or tightly compress, as between a finger and the thumb; pinch
  2. (often followed by off) to remove by clipping, biting, etc
  3. when intr, often followed by at: to give a small sharp bite (to): the dog nipped at his heels
  4. (esp of the cold) to affect with a stinging sensation
  5. to harm through cold: the frost nipped the young plants
  6. to check or destroy the growth of (esp in the phrase nip in the bud)
  7. slang to steal
  8. (intr; followed by along, up, out, etc) Brit informal to hurry; dart
  9. slang chiefly US Canadian to snatch
 n
  1. the act of nipping; a pinch, snip, etc
  2. a frosty or chilly quality
  3. severe frost or cold: the first nip of winter
  4. archaic a taunting remark
  5. nip and tuck ⇒ chiefly US Canadian neck and neck
  6. informal plastic surgery performed for cosmetic reasons
  7. put the nips in ⇒ Austral NZ slang to exert pressure on someone, esp in order to extort money
Etymology: 14th Century: of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse hnippa to prod
nip /nɪp/ n
  1. a small drink of spirits; dram
  2. chiefly Brit a measure of spirits usually equal to one sixth of a gill
 vb (nips, nipping, nipped)
  1. to drink (spirits), esp habitually in small amounts
Etymology: 18th Century: shortened from nipperkin a vessel holding a half-pint or less, of uncertain origin; compare Dutch nippen to sip
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