stamp on

stamp on — phrasal verb

  • stamp onbase form
  • stamps on3rd person singular
  • stamping on-ing form
  • stamped onpast simple

1. to use your authority or strong action to stop something that you believe is wro

1.片語動詞及物B2
釋義

to use your authority or strong action to stop something that you believe is wrong, harmful, or unacceptable — for example, stamping on corruption, a rumour, or a protest before it grows.

例句

The government tried to stamp on the protest, but thousands still gathered in the square.

stamp on + protest / rebellion / dissent (figurative use)

Xiu's manager immediately stamped on any gossip about layoffs before it spread through the office.

stamp on + rumour / gossip (stop harmful talk)

同義詞
  • suppress

    more formal; implies force by an authority

  • quash

    formal and legal-sounding; often used for legal decisions or revolts

  • crack down on

    suggests repeated or harsh enforcement, especially by police or government

  • put down

    similar meaning but broader; can refer to revolts, uprisings, or behaviour

反義詞
  • encourage

    the opposite of trying to stop something

  • tolerate

    allowing something to continue instead of stopping it

文法句型

stamp on + noun phrase (the thing being stopped)

用法筆記

Almost always used transitively. The object is typically something abstract (protest, rumour, plan, behaviour) that the speaker considers wrong or dangerous.

常見錯誤

❌The principal stamped on the library' (meaning he entered heavily).
✅The principal stamped on any plans to cancel the arts programme.
💡With the figurative sense, the object must be an abstract thing like a plan or idea, not a physical place.

2. to bring your foot down hard onto something, often causing damage, pain, or a ph

2.片語動詞及物B1
釋義

to bring your foot down hard onto something, often causing damage, pain, or a physical mark.

例句

Erik accidentally stamped on Putri's phone when he got out of the taxi.

literal: stamp on + object (foot, phone, insect)

Noa felt something soft under her shoe and realised she had stamped on a sandwich.

同義詞
  • step on

    softer action; does not imply force or damage

  • tread on

    more formal or literary; common in British English

  • crush underfoot

    stronger; implies total destruction of the thing

文法句型

stamp on + noun phrase (physical object)

用法筆記

This is the literal sense. The object is always a physical thing (something on the ground, a body part, an insect). Do not use it for abstract targets.

常見錯誤

❌He stamped on the spider' (correct but could be just 'stamped the spider').
✅He stamped on the spider and killed it.
💡The phrasal verb 'stamp on' emphasises the forceful downward motion onto a surface.