nip
🇺🇸
/nɪp/
🇬🇧
/nɪp/
verb
R
to quickly bite or pinch someone, causing a small amount of pain
The puppy nipped my hand gently.
小狗轻轻地咬了我的手。
R
to cause harm or damage to something, especially by being very cold
The frost nipped the young plants.
霜冻伤害了幼苗。
R
to go somewhere quickly, especially for a short time
I just nipped to the shop to get some milk.
我赶紧去商店买了些牛奶。
noun
R
a small bite or pinch that causes a small amount of pain
The dog gave her a nip on the leg.
狗咬了她的腿。
R
a feeling of coldness, especially in the air
There's a nip in the air this morning.
今天早上空气有点冷。
R
a small amount of strong alcohol, often whiskey
I'd like a nip of whiskey before bed.
睡前我想来一小口威士忌。
translation
轻咬, 冻坏, 快速去
轻咬, 寒意, 一小口烈酒
词形变化
Past
nipped
3rd Present
nips
Progressive
nipping
Perfect
nipped
Plural
nips