clap
/klæp/ (bre, ipa) · /klæp/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈklap/ (ame, mw)
clap — 動詞
- clappresent simple I / you / we / they
- clapshe / she / it
- clappedpast simple
- clapping-ing form
1. to bring your palms together sharply so that they produce a short, loud sound, o
拍手
雙手互擊發出聲響
to bring your palms together sharply so that they produce a short, loud sound, often as a signal or to get someone's attention.
Leila clapped her hands twice, and the waiter came over with the menu.
Leila 拍了兩下手，服務生就拿著菜單走了過來。
clap + possessive + hands to signal
The teacher clapped once, and the noisy students stopped talking.
老師拍了一下手，吵鬧的學生就安靜了下來。
intransitive: single sharp clap for attention
Ravi clapped the chalk dust from his palms before picking up the ruler.
Ravi 拍掉掌心的粉筆灰，然後拿起了尺。
Aiko clapped her hands to call the dogs back inside the house.
Aiko 拍了拍手，把狗叫回屋子裡。
The drummers clapped their sticks together to mark the start of the parade.
鼓手們互相敲擊鼓棒，標誌著遊行開始。
文法句型
clap + hands
clap (no object)
用法筆記
This sense describes a single sharp clap or a short series of claps made to produce a sound, not the sustained applause of an audience. When used transitively, the object is usually 'hands' or 'palms.'
常見錯誤
2. to repeatedly bring your palms together to make a sound, showing that you liked
鼓掌
連續拍手表示讚賞
to repeatedly bring your palms together to make a sound, showing that you liked a show, support an idea, or think well of someone.
The whole audience clapped for nearly five minutes after the final song.
最後一首歌唱完後，全場觀眾鼓掌了將近五分鐘。
intransitive: clap for duration
Everyone clapped when the head teacher finished her speech about the new library.
校長結束有關新圖書館的演講後，每個人都鼓起掌來。
clap + when-clause for timing
The children clapped with joy as the magician pulled a white rabbit from his hat.
魔術師從帽子裡拿出一隻白兔時，孩子們高興地鼓起掌來。
Priya's classmates clapped loudly when her name was called for the top prize.
Priya 的名字被叫到領取最高獎項時，她的同學們大聲鼓掌。
The crowd stood up and clapped for the firefighters who had saved the school.
群眾站起來為拯救學校的消防員鼓掌。
- applaud
more formal; can take a direct object ('applaud the decision')
- cheer
involves shouting, not just hand-clapping
- give someone a hand
informal phrase meaning to clap for someone
文法句型
clap + for + noun
clap (no object)
用法筆記
Unlike 'applaud,' which can take a direct object ('applaud the singer'), this sense of 'clap' is rarely used transitively with a person as object. Use 'clap for someone' instead of 'clap someone.'
常見錯誤
3. to place someone or something in a position with a swift, abrupt motion, often t
急放；速置
快速地將某物放到某處
to place someone or something in a position with a swift, abrupt motion, often to cover, shut, or hold still.
Diego clapped a hand over his mouth to stop himself from laughing out loud.
Diego 急忙用手捂住嘴巴，免得笑出聲來。
clap + hand over + body part (covering motion)
Hana clapped the book shut and ran to answer the ringing phone.
Hana 啪的一聲把書合上，跑去接響個不停的電話。
clap + object + shut (closing motion)
Tomás clapped his hat onto his head and dashed out into the rain.
Tomás 一把把帽子扣在頭上，衝進了雨中。
The police officer clapped the thief in handcuffs before he could run away.
警察在小偷逃跑之前迅速把他銬上了手銬。
Yara clapped a bandage over the cut on her brother's finger.
Yara 急忙把繃帶貼在弟弟手指的傷口上。
文法句型
clap + object + adverb/preposition
用法筆記
Always transitive and almost always followed by an adverb or prepositional phrase that indicates the destination, covering, or closing motion. Common patterns include clap a hand over, clap shut, and clap in/on/onto.
4. to hit someone gently on the shoulder, arm, or back with an open hand as a way o
輕拍
友好地輕拍肩膀或背部
to hit someone gently on the shoulder, arm, or back with an open hand as a way of showing friendliness, praise, or encouragement.
Kofi clapped his teammate on the back after they won the final match.
Kofi 在贏得決賽後拍了拍隊友的背。
clap + on the back — congratulatory gesture
The coach clapped Yara on the shoulder and told her she had played well.
教練拍了拍 Yara 的肩膀，說她打得很好。
clap + on the shoulder — encouragement
Nadia clapped her son gently on the arm to wake him for school.
Nadia 輕輕拍了拍兒子的手臂，叫他起床去上學。
Rohan clapped Theo on the back and congratulated him on the promotion.
Rohan 拍了拍 Theo 的背，恭喜他升職。
The old man clapped the boy on the shoulder and smiled warmly.
那位老人拍了拍男孩的肩膀，溫暖地笑了。
文法句型
clap + person + on + body part
用法筆記
The object is always a person, and the body part that receives the clap is introduced by the preposition 'on.' The direct object of the verb is the person, not the body part.
常見錯誤
clap — 名詞
- clapsingular
- clapsplural
1. a sudden burst of sound produced by people striking their hands together to show
掌聲
表示讚賞的拍手聲
a sudden burst of sound produced by people striking their hands together to show enjoyment, approval, or admiration.
A loud clap broke out from the audience as the band left the stage.
樂團離開舞台時，觀眾席響起一陣響亮的掌聲。
a + adjective + clap + from + noun
The speaker received a warm clap at the end of her inspiring talk.
演講者在鼓舞人心的談話結束後獲得了一陣溫暖的掌聲。
receive + a + adjective + clap
There was a brief clap, and then the hall fell completely silent.
一陣短暫的掌聲過後，大廳裡完全安靜了下來。
A huge clap went through the crowd when the winning goal was scored.
致勝的一球進網時，人群中爆出一陣巨大的掌聲。
Applause ended the show, then a single loud clap from the back row.
掌聲結束了表演，隨後後排傳來一聲響亮的拍手。
文法句型
a + clap + of + noun
clap + from + noun
用法筆記
Usually singular and refers to the collective sound of multiple people clapping. 'A clap' contrasts with 'a round of applause,' which suggests sustained clapping.
2. a single, sudden, very loud noise that comes from thunder during a storm.
霹靂
突然而響亮的雷聲
a single, sudden, very loud noise that comes from thunder during a storm.
A loud clap of thunder shook the windows and woke the baby.
一聲響亮的霹靂震動了窗戶，把嬰兒嚇醒了。
a + adjective + clap of thunder
A sharp clap of thunder made the dog hide under the bed.
一聲尖銳的霹靂讓那隻狗躲到了床底下。
a + adjective + clap of thunder
We heard a distant clap of thunder as the storm moved toward the village.
暴風雨向村莊移動時，我們聽到遠處傳來一聲霹靂。
Hana jumped at the sudden clap of thunder that followed a bright flash of lightning.
一道明亮的閃電之後傳來突然的霹靂聲，Hana 嚇了一跳。
Another clap of thunder rolled across the sky, louder than the first one.
又一聲霹靂劃過天際，比第一聲還要響亮。
- thunderclap
means exactly the same but is a compound noun; slightly more formal
文法句型
clap + of + thunder
用法筆記
Almost always used in the fixed phrase 'a clap of thunder.' Does not apply to other types of loud noise such as explosions or doors slamming.
常見錯誤
3. a light, friendly hit with an open hand, usually on someone's back, shoulder, or
拍背；拍肩
友好地輕拍肩膀或背部
a light, friendly hit with an open hand, usually on someone's back, shoulder, or arm, meant to show encouragement or friendliness.
He gave Yusuf a warm clap on the shoulder as they said goodbye.
他們道別時，他在 Yusuf 肩上溫暖地輕拍了一下。
give + person + a + adjective + clap + on + body part
A friendly clap on the back from the coach lifted Rohan's spirits.
教練在 Rohan 背上友好地輕拍一下，提振了他的士氣。
a + adjective + clap + on the back
She received a gentle clap on the arm from her grandfather.
她祖父在她手臂上溫柔地輕拍了一下。
The boys exchanged a quick clap on the back before the race began.
比賽開始前，男孩們在彼此背上快速地輕拍了一下。
A quiet clap on the knee told Leila that her father was proud of her.
在膝蓋上輕輕一拍讓 Leila 知道父親為她感到驕傲。
文法句型
clap + on + body part
用法筆記
The body part receiving the clap is introduced by 'on.' The phrase 'a clap on the back' is the most common pattern; 'a clap on the shoulder' and 'a clap on the arm' also occur.
常見錯誤
4. an informal and potentially offensive slang term for gonorrhoea, a sexually tran
淋病
淋病的俗稱，非正式用語
an informal and potentially offensive slang term for gonorrhoea, a sexually transmitted infection.
The nurse explained that 'the clap' is an old-fashioned name for a bacterial infection.
護士解釋說「the clap」是細菌感染的舊式俗稱。
the clap + is a name for — neutral factual framing
The health pamphlet said the clap can be treated with antibiotics if caught early.
健康手冊說淋病如果及早發現可以用抗生素治療。
In some old movies, characters mention the clap as a shameful secret.
在一些老電影裡，角色會把淋病當作一個可恥的秘密來提及。
The doctor used the medical term rather than the slang term the clap.
醫生使用了醫學術語，而不是俚語「the clap」。
- gonorrhoea
the formal medical term; neutral and appropriate in all contexts
文法句型
the + clap
用法筆記
This term is dated, slang, and can be offensive or considered crude in polite conversation. It is almost always used with the definite article ('the clap'). Health professionals generally use 'gonorrhoea' instead.