flops
flops — verb
- flopspresent simple I / you / we / they
- flopses3rd person singular
- flopsing-ing form
- flopsedpast simple
1. to fail so completely that a plan, show, product, or idea quickly disappoints pe
to fail so completely that a plan, show, product, or idea quickly disappoints people and brings little success
The new sitcom flops after only three episodes on air.
something flops for public failure
Her plan to sell handmade soap flops at the market.
flops at + place
The team's surprise attack flops before the match even starts.
Our attempt to cook outside flops in the heavy rain.
文法句型
something flops
flops at + place
用法筆記
Common with shows, products, plans, and public events. It is stronger than simply fail because it suggests visible disappointment or no real effect.
常見錯誤
2. to let your body fall onto a bed, seat, or the ground in a heavy, tired, or care
to let your body fall onto a bed, seat, or the ground in a heavy, tired, or careless way
Felipe flops onto the hotel bed after the midnight bus ride.
flops onto + bed
The tired dog flops beside the door and closes its eyes.
Aylin flops into the beanbag with her shoes still on.
Each child flops on the grass when the picnic finally ends.
- sit up
moves the body into a controlled upright position
文法句型
flops onto + bed
flops into + chair
用法筆記
Usually describes a person or animal dropping their body onto a place to rest. Distinguish it from sense 6, which can also describe objects or a heavy impact sound.
3. to hang, swing, or flap in a loose, soft way instead of staying firm or upright
to hang, swing, or flap in a loose, soft way instead of staying firm or upright
Iris's wet hat flops over her eyes in the sea wind.
flops over + body part
A torn flag flops against the pole after the storm has passed.
flops against + surface
One rabbit ear flops sideways when the animal starts to run.
A loose sleeve flops out of the open suitcase at each step.
- stand up
describes staying firm or upright
文法句型
flops over + body part
flops against + surface
用法筆記
This sense is about loose movement over time. Distinguish it from sense 5, where the change of position happens all at once.
4. to go straight to bed, usually by dropping down because you are very tired
to go straight to bed, usually by dropping down because you are very tired
Saira flops into bed without even taking off her watch.
flops into bed for exhaustion
After the night shift, Hassan flops into bed at dawn.
My brother flops into bed as soon as the game ends.
Paloma flops into bed after finishing the last train home.
- get up
the opposite direction of movement in daily routine
文法句型
flops into bed
flops into bed after + event
用法筆記
Usually followed by into bed and tied to the idea of sleeping. Distinguish it from sense 2, which can end on any surface and does not necessarily mean sleep.
5. to tip, swing, or fall all at once into a different position
to tip, swing, or fall all at once into a different position
The road sign flops sideways when the last bolt comes loose.
flops sideways for sudden position change
Joshua's file box flops open as soon as he lifts it.
flops open
The small boat flops onto its side after one hard wave.
The paper fan flops shut when the string suddenly breaks.
- steady
describes keeping something from changing position
文法句型
flops sideways
flops open
flops shut
用法筆記
This sense focuses on a quick one-time change in position. Unlike sense 3, it does not suggest repeated loose swinging or flapping.
6. to fall, hit, or be put down with a heavy movement or dull sound
to fall, hit, or be put down with a heavy movement or dull sound
The fish flops onto the deck and sprays water everywhere.
flops onto + surface
Tamar flops the wet towels onto the washing machine.
flops + object + onto + surface
A stack of books flops onto the floor beside Joshua's desk.
Anong flops her backpack on the kitchen table after school.
- set down
suggests careful, controlled movement
文法句型
flops onto + surface
flops + object + onto + surface
用法筆記
This sense can describe objects, animals, or a person moving something with a heavy landing. Distinguish it from sense 2, which is mainly about the body dropping down to rest.
flops — adverb
1. exactly in the intended place, or flat in the exact position aimed for
exactly in the intended place, or flat in the exact position aimed for
The coin lands flops in the middle of the chalk circle.
lands flops for exact landing
The box drops flops on its bottom and does not tip.
drops flops for square landing
Her boot comes down flops on the loose board.
The toy boat lands flops in the tray after one push.
- off-center
describes missing the exact middle or exact position
文法句型
lands flops
hits flops
用法筆記
A rare adverb sense used after a motion verb to stress that something lands squarely or exactly where intended.