clip
/klɪp/ (bre, ipa) · /klɪp/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈklip/ (ame, mw)
clip — 名詞
1. a small object, typically constructed from metal or plastic, whose job is to pre
夾子；迴紋針
金屬或塑膠製的小型固定器
a small object, typically constructed from metal or plastic, whose job is to press materials together and stop them from moving apart — for example, bundling loose pages or fixing a name tag to a jacket.
Priya used a paper clip to hold the report pages together.
Priya 用一個迴紋針把報告頁面夾在一起。
collocation: paper clip
The hairdresser fastened a section of hair with a metal clip before cutting.
美髮師在剪髮前先用一個金屬夾子夾住一束頭髮。
concrete usage in hairdressing
Aiko attached the name tag to her jacket with a small plastic clip.
Aiko 用一個小塑膠夾子將名牌別在夾克上。
The cables behind the desk were kept tidy with a sticky clip.
桌子後面的電線用一個理線夾整理得很整齊。
Yusuf found a binder clip in the drawer and used it for his papers.
Yusuf 在抽屜裡找到一個萬用夾，拿來夾紙張。
- fastener
a more general term that includes buttons, zippers, hooks, and clips
- clamp
larger and stronger than a clip, used in woodworking or surgery
- paper clip
a specific type of clip for holding sheets of paper together
用法筆記
Often combined with another noun to specify the type: 'paper clip', 'hair clip', 'binder clip', 'tie clip'.
常見錯誤
2. a brief section taken from a longer film, TV show, or online recording, shared a
片段；短片
電影或電視節目的簡短部分
a brief section taken from a longer film, TV show, or online recording, shared and watched on its own.
Theo showed his classmates a short clip from the nature documentary.
Theo 給同學看了一段自然紀錄片的短片。
collocation: short clip
This video clip of a baby panda has been viewed more than five million times.
這段熊貓寶寶的影片已經被觀看超過五百萬次。
collocation: video clip
Hana found a clip from the 1990s that showed the band's very first concert.
Hana 找到一段 1990 年代的片段，顯示那個樂團的第一場演唱會。
The evening news included a clip of the mayor answering questions at the town hall.
晚間新聞播放了一段市長在市民大會上回答問題的片段。
Kofi uploaded a short guitar clip to share with his friends online.
Kofi 上傳了一段吉他演奏的短片，要和朋友們在線上分享。
3. used in the phrase 'at a clip' to describe movement or progress happening at a n
快速；高速
以很快的速度前進或進行
used in the phrase 'at a clip' to describe movement or progress happening at a noticeably quick pace.
The runner moved at a fair clip and finished far ahead of the others.
那位跑者以相當快的步伐前進，遠比其他選手更早抵達終點。
pattern: at a fair clip
The motorcycle was travelling at a good clip down the coastal road.
摩托車沿著海岸公路以高速行駛。
pattern: at a good clip
Leila did her homework at quite a clip and finished in under an hour.
Leila 以驚人的速度完成數學作業，不到一小時就寫完了。
At this clip, the crew will finish painting the fence before lunch.
照這個速度，工作人員會在午餐前刷完圍籬。
文法句型
at a ... clip
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively inside the fixed phrase 'at a / this / that clip'. Cannot stand alone as a noun meaning 'speed' — compare ❌ 'The clip was 80 km/h' ✅ 'The car was travelling at a fast clip.'
常見錯誤
4. a detachable holder for bullets that slides into a gun to supply ammunition for
彈匣；彈夾
槍枝上可裝填子彈的容器
a detachable holder for bullets that slides into a gun to supply ammunition for firing.
The soldier reloaded his rifle with a fresh clip of ammunition.
那名士兵用一個裝滿子彈的彈夾重新裝填步槍。
collocation: fresh clip of ammunition
Instructors showed the recruits how to insert the clip into the rifle.
教官向新兵示範如何正確地將彈夾裝入步槍。
A standard clip for this pistol holds up to fifteen rounds.
這把手槍的標準彈夾最多可裝十五發子彈。
Yara watched the hunter remove the empty clip from her shotgun.
Yara 看著獵人從獵槍上取下空的彈夾。
- magazine
commonly used interchangeably but technically different — a magazine is spring-loaded and built into the gun
- cartridge holder
a descriptive but less common term
用法筆記
Often confused with 'magazine'. Technically, a clip feeds bullets into a magazine; a magazine is a spring-loaded compartment inside the gun. In everyday speech, many people use the two words interchangeably.
常見錯誤
5. the activity of cutting small amounts off something — such as hair, nails, or pl
修剪
剪短或修整使整齊
the activity of cutting small amounts off something — such as hair, nails, or plants — so that it becomes neater and better-shaped.
Tomás booked an appointment for a haircut and a beard clip at the barbershop.
Tomás 預約了理髮店的剪髮和修鬍服務。
collocation: beard clip
The dog's thick fur needs a clip before the summer heat arrives.
這隻狗在夏天來臨前需要把厚重的毛修剪一下。
A regular clip keeps the front hedge looking neat and healthy all year.
定期修剪可以讓門前的樹籬全年保持整齊美觀。
After a quick nail clip, Ravi washed his hands at the sink.
Ravi 快速剪完指甲後，在水槽邊洗了手。
用法筆記
Typically used with a preceding noun that specifies what is being cut: 'hair clip', 'nail clip', 'hedge clip'. Often interchangeable with 'trim', though 'clip' suggests a quicker or less detailed session.
6. a short, sharp hit, especially to the side of the head, given as a mild physical
摑；巴頭
打在頭側的快速巴掌
a short, sharp hit, especially to the side of the head, given as a mild physical punishment or warning, particularly to a child.
The teacher gave the boy a clip round the ear for talking in class.
老師因為那個男孩上課講話，在他頭側摑了一下。
pattern: a clip round the ear
Mrs. Patel threatened her grandson with a clip on the head if he misbehaved.
Patel 太太威脅孫子說如果不聽話就要打他的頭。
pattern: a clip on the head
In the past, children sometimes received a clip for being rude to elders.
在過去，小孩對長輩無禮有時會被摑頭側。
The old farmer gave his dog a clip on the ear for chasing the sheep.
老農夫因為狗追趕羊群而打了牠的耳朵一下。
文法句型
a clip round the ear
a clip on the head
用法筆記
Almost always appears in fixed expressions: 'a clip round the ear' (British) or 'a clip on/around the ear'. Now considered old-fashioned and less acceptable as a form of discipline. Not used in American English.
clip — 動詞
1. to use scissors, nail clippers, shears, or other cutting instruments to take sma
修剪；剪短
用剪刀剪除多餘部分使整齊
to use scissors, nail clippers, shears, or other cutting instruments to take small bits off something so that what remains is neater or shorter than before.
Yara clipped the loose threads from her new dress with small scissors.
Yara 用小剪刀仔細地剪掉新衣服上的線頭。
pattern: clip + object + from
The gardener clipped the rose bushes every Saturday before the guests arrived.
園丁每個星期六都在客人到來之前修剪玫瑰叢。
verb + object (hedge/bush)
Kofi clipped his fingernails over the bathroom sink each Sunday evening.
Kofi 每個星期天晚上都在浴室洗手台上方修剪指甲。
Wen clipped a few flowers from the garden and put them in a vase.
Wen 從花園裡剪了幾朵花，插在花瓶裡。
The sheepdog had its thick winter fur clipped short before the summer show.
那隻牧羊犬在夏季比賽前被剪短了厚重的冬毛。
文法句型
clip + object
clip + object + adjective
clip + object + off
用法筆記
Common objects include: 'hair', 'nails', 'hedge', 'bush', 'coupon', 'flower', 'thread'. The adjective 'short' frequently follows the object: 'clip the grass short'.
常見錯誤
2. to make something smaller in amount, number, or cost, particularly by a specific
削減；減少
削減特定金額或數量的成本
to make something smaller in amount, number, or cost, particularly by a specific figure or percentage.
The company clipped twenty percent off its advertising budget for next year.
該公司將明年的廣告預算削減了百分之二十。
pattern: clip + percent + off + noun
The store clipped prices on winter coats by half during the January sale.
這家商店在一月大特賣期間將冬衣價格減半。
pattern: clip + noun + by + amount
The airline clipped two hours from the flight time with its new direct route.
這家航空公司的新直飛航線將飛行時間縮短了兩小時。
Nadia clipped five seconds off her best time in the hundred-metre race.
Nadia 在百米比賽中將個人最佳成績縮短了零點五秒。
文法句型
clip + amount + off + noun
clip + noun + by + amount
用法筆記
Frequently used with 'off' to specify the amount removed: 'clip $10 off the price'. Common in business, budgeting, and sports contexts. The amount removed always comes right after the verb: 'clip 10% off', not 'clip off 10%' (though the latter is occasionally heard).
常見錯誤
3. to make sudden contact with someone or something in a brief, sideways motion, of
擦撞；輕擊
經過時側面快速碰觸
to make sudden contact with someone or something in a brief, sideways motion, often when moving past or passing by.
A falling branch clipped Rohan on the shoulder as he walked under the tree.
Rohan 走過樹下時，一根掉落的樹枝擦過他的肩膀。
pattern: clip + person + on + body part
The car mirror clipped the edge of the parked van in the narrow lane.
汽車後視鏡在狹窄巷弄中擦撞到停著的廂型車邊緣。
A small stone clipped the window frame and left a crack in the glass.
一顆小石頭擦過窗框，在玻璃上留下一道裂痕。
The boxer's glove clipped his opponent on the chin in the final round.
拳擊手在最後一回合以手套擦擊對手的下巴。
- hit
more general; can describe any degree of impact
- strike
slightly more formal or deliberate
- glance off
emphasises the sideways ricochet nature of the contact
文法句型
clip + object
clip + object + on/in + body part
用法筆記
Describes a glancing blow — the contact is quick and often accidental, not a full-force hit. Common in sports commentary for near-misses.
4. in sports, to strike a ball so that it rises steeply and travels a short distanc
挑球；高吊球
將球踢或擊出高而短的弧線
in sports, to strike a ball so that it rises steeply and travels a short distance before landing — used in football, golf, and similar games.
The midfielder clipped the ball over the goalkeeper and into the net.
中場球員將球挑過守門員，直接飛進球門。
pattern: clip + ball + over + noun
From the rough, she clipped the golf ball onto the green near the hole.
她在粗草區把高爾夫球高吊上果嶺，距離球洞不遠。
Amara clipped the ball high over the defenders to reach her teammate.
Amara 把球高高挑過防守球員，傳給隊友。
The rugby player clipped the ball across the field to a teammate.
橄欖球球員將球挑過場地，傳給隊友。
文法句型
clip + object + preposition
clip + ball + over
用法筆記
Distinct from general 'strike' sense — this sense is always about hitting a ball with controlled technique to produce a high, short trajectory. Not used for powerful long shots.
5. within American football, to make prohibited contact with an opposing player fro
非法阻擋
美式足球中違規從後方擋人
within American football, to make prohibited contact with an opposing player from behind or below the waist in order to halt their forward progress; doing so brings a penalty.
The referee threw a flag after the defender clipped the runner from behind.
防守球員從後方非法阻擋跑鋒，裁判因此擲旗犯規。
pattern: clip + player + from behind
The linebacker was fined for clipping the quarterback below the waist.
那名線衛因從腰部以下非法阻擋四分衛而被罰款。
In American football, clipping is a serious penalty that can injure players.
在美式足球中，非法阻擋是一種可能導致球員受傷的嚴重犯規。
Coach Lee warned the team that clipping would lead to ejection from the game.
Lee 教練警告隊員，非法阻擋會導致被驅逐出場。
- block illegally
descriptive phrase rather than a single-word synonym
- tackle from behind
describes the action without using sports terminology
文法句型
clip + player
用法筆記
This sense is specific to American and Canadian football. Do not use it for soccer (British football) — in soccer, 'clip' means a different type of kick (see Sports LOB sense). The noun form 'clipping' is also very common for this penalty.
常見錯誤
6. to join two or more things together, or attach one thing to another, using a cli
夾住；別上
用夾子固定或連接物品
to join two or more things together, or attach one thing to another, using a clip or similar device.
Zara clipped the microphone to her collar before her morning talk.
Zara 在早上簡報之前將麥克風別在衣領上。
pattern: clip + object + to [surface]
The mountaineer clipped his harness onto the safety rope before climbing.
登山者繼續攀爬前，將安全吊帶扣在安全繩上。
Diego clipped the photograph to the board with a red peg from the drawer.
Diego 用抽屜裡的一個紅色夾子將照片別在板子上。
The loose pages were clipped together with a large binder clip.
所有零散的頁面都用一個大萬用夾夾在一起。
Bao clipped the ID badge onto his jacket before entering the building.
Bao 在進入辦公大樓前將識別證別在夾克上。
文法句型
clip + object + to/onto/together
clip + onto
用法筆記
Can be used both transitively ('She clipped the papers together') and intransitively with an adverb/preposition ('This badge clips onto your shirt'). The intransitive use always requires a following prepositional phrase.