| 单词 | lick |
| 释义 | lick v. & n. --vtr. & intr. 1. tr. pass the tongue over, esp. to taste, moisten, or (of animals) clean. 2. tr. bring into a specified condition or position by licking (licked it all up; licked it clean). 3. a tr. (of a flame, waves, etc.) touch; play lightly over. b intr. move gently or caressingly. 4. colloq. a defeat, excel. b surpass the comprehension of (has got me licked). 5. colloq. thrash. --n 1. an act of licking with the tongue. 2. = salt-lick. 3. colloq. a fast pace (at a lick; at full lick). 4. colloq. a a small amount, quick treatment with (foll. by of: a lick of paint). b a quick wash. 5. a smart blow with a stick etc. Phrases and idioms a lick and a promise colloq. a hasty performance of a task, esp. of washing oneself. lick a person's boots (or shoes) toady; be servile. lick into shape see SHAPE. lick one's lips (or chops) 1. look forward with relish. 2. show one's satisfaction. lick one's wounds be in retirement after defeat. Derivatives licker n. (also in comb.). Etymology: OE liccian f. WG |
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