flap - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

flap

第三人称

flaps

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flapping

过去式

flapped

过去完成时

flapped

拍打, 飘动

to move with a rapid up-and-down motion

Right now, the laundry on the clothesline is flapping in the gentle breeze.
现在，晾衣绳上的衣服在微风中飘动。
The windmill blades steadily flapped in the wind, generating renewable energy.
风车的叶片在风中稳定地拍打，产生可再生能源。
During the storm, the flag outside the window constantly flapped in the gusty wind.
在暴风雨期间，窗外的旗帜在狂风中不断飘动。

同义词：

拍打, 振翅

(of a bird) to rhythmically move its wings in an upward and downward motion, either during flight or in preparation for taking flight

及物动词

With a powerful push, the eagle flapped its majestic wings, effortlessly soaring above the mountain peaks.
随着有力的推动，鹰拍打着它雄伟的翅膀，毫不费力地翱翔在山峰之上。
The robin perched on the branch, observing its surroundings before flapping its wings in a graceful motion
知更鸟栖息在树枝上，观察周围环境，然后优雅地拍打翅膀。
Perched on the wire, the blackbird flapped its wings vigorously.
栖息在电线上，黑鸟有力地拍打着翅膀。
The parrot playfully flapped its wings, mimicking the motions of flying.
鹦鹉顽皮地拍打着翅膀，模仿飞行的动作。

同义词：

慌张, 过度担心

to express agitation, make a fuss, or become overly concerned or worked up about something

The parent started to flap when they realized their child was running late for school.
当父母意识到他们的孩子上学要迟到时，开始慌乱起来。
The team captain flapped before an important match, giving an impassioned speech to motivate the players.
队长在重要比赛前激动不已，发表了激情演讲以激励球员。
He tends to flap when he's under pressure, becoming easily agitated and worrying excessively.
他在压力下往往会慌乱，变得容易激动和过度担心。
The politician flapped during the heated debate, becoming visibly agitated and struggling to articulate their points effectively.
这位政治家在激烈的辩论中慌乱，变得明显激动，难以有效地表达自己的观点。

同义词：

拍打, 摆动

to move an object or a part of it up and down or to and fro in a rapid or rhythmic manner

及物动词

The child flapped the pages of the book rapidly, trying to catch the attention of their parent.
孩子快速翻动书页，试图引起父母的注意。
The wind flapped the tent's entrance, causing it to sway back and forth as campers tried to secure it.
风拍打着帐篷的入口，使其前后摇摆，露营者试图固定它。
She flapped the towel vigorously to remove the excess water.
她用力拍打毛巾以去除多余的水。
The actor flapped the cape dramatically during the performance, adding flair to the scene.
演员在表演过程中戏剧性地摆动了斗篷，为场景增添了风采。

同义词：

拍打, 摆动

to move one’s arms about in a clumsy or uncontrolled manner while surfing, often due to panic or lack of balance

He started to flap as he lost balance on the wave.
当他在浪上失去平衡时，他开始挥舞手臂。
New surfers always flap when they panic in the water.
新冲浪者在水中惊慌时总是乱摆手臂。
I was flapping so hard trying to paddle into that wave.
我扑腾得太厉害了，试图划入那个浪中。
Don't flap—just stay calm and adjust your stance.
不要乱摆手臂—保持冷静，调整你的姿势。
The guy in front of me was flapping like crazy before wiping out.
我前面的那个家伙在摔倒前疯狂地扑腾。