nip
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/nɪp/
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/nɪp/
to quickly bite or pinch someone, causing a small amount of pain
The puppy nipped my hand gently.
小狗狗輕輕地咬了我的手掌。
to cause harm or damage to something, especially by being very cold
The frost nipped the young plants.
霜害傷害了年輕的植物。
to go somewhere quickly, especially for a short time
I just nipped to the shop to get some milk.
我趕快去店裡買了一些牛奶。
a small bite or pinch that causes a small amount of pain
The dog gave her a nip on the leg.
狗咬了她的腳。
a feeling of coldness, especially in the air
There's a nip in the air this morning.
今天早上空氣有點冷。
a small amount of strong alcohol, often whiskey
I'd like a nip of whiskey before bed.
睡前我想來一小口威士忌。