| 单词 | clip |
| 释义 | clip 1. n. & v. --n 1. a device for holding things together or for attachment to an object as a marker, esp. a paper-clip or a device worked by a spring. 2. a piece of jewellery fastened by a clip. 3. a set of attached cartridges for a firearm. --vtr. (clipped, clipping) 1. fix with a clip. 2. grip tightly. 3. surround closely. Phrases and idioms clip-on attached by a clip. Etymology: OE clyppan embrace f. WG 2. v. & n. --vtr. (clipped, clipping) 1. cut with shears or scissors, esp. cut short or trim (hair, wool, etc.). 2. trim or remove the hair or wool of (a person or animal). 3. colloq. hit smartly. 4. a omit (a letter etc.) from a word. b omit letters or syllables of (words pronounced). 5. Brit. remove a small piece of (a ticket) to show that it has been used. 6. cut (an extract) from a newspaper etc. 7. sl. swindle, rob. 8. pare the edge of (a coin). --n 1. an act of clipping, esp. shearing or hair-cutting. 2. colloq. a smart blow, esp. with the hand. 3. a short sequence from a motion picture. 4. the quantity of wool clipped from a sheep, flock, etc. 5. colloq. speed, esp. rapid. Phrases and idioms clip-joint sl. a club etc. charging exorbitant prices. clip a person's wings prevent a person from pursuing ambitions or acting effectively. Derivatives clippable adj. Etymology: ME f. ON klippa, prob. imit. |
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