clips
clips — 名詞
- clipssingular
- clipsesplural
1. a small metal or plastic object used for holding pieces of paper together, keepi
夾子；迴紋針
用於固定紙張或頭髮的小工具
a small metal or plastic object used for holding pieces of paper together, keeping hair in place, or fastening things to each other.
Salma handed Esteban a stack of papers secured with a metal clip.
Salma 遞給 Esteban 一疊用金屬夾子固定好的文件。
collocation: secured with a metal clip
The hairdresser used a plastic clip to hold Gita's braid in place while she worked.
理髮師用一個塑膠夾子固定 Gita 的辮子，以便繼續工作。
collocation: hair clip to hold ... in place
A binder clip on the desk kept all the receipts from the trip together.
桌上的活頁夾把旅行的所有收據都固定在一起。
Takeshi clipped the microphone to his collar with a small metal clip before starting his speech.
Takeshi 用一個小金屬夾子把麥克風別在襯衫領子上，然後開始演講。
文法句型
clip + of + noun
paper clip / hair clip / tie clip
用法筆記
Commonly used in compound nouns like paper clip, hair clip, tie clip, and binder clip. The plural form clips is frequent when referring to the objects in general.
常見錯誤
2. a short piece of recorded video or audio taken from a longer film, television sh
影片片段
電影或電視節目的短片段
a short piece of recorded video or audio taken from a longer film, television show, or broadcast.
Mira showed her classmates a video clip of a dolphin jumping through a hoop at the aquarium.
Mira 給同學們看了一段海豚在水族館跳過圓環的影片片段。
collocation: video clip of + noun phrase
The news report included a short clip from the press conference that the mayor gave this morning.
新聞報導中包括了一段市長今天早上在記者會上的簡短片段。
collocation: clip from + noun
Otis posted a funny clip of his cat chasing a laser pointer across the living room floor.
Otis 上傳了一段他的貓在客廳地板上追逐雷射筆的有趣影片。
During the presentation, Renata played an audio clip of birds singing in the early morning forest.
Renata 在簡報中播放了一段清晨森林鳥鳴的音訊片段。
文法句型
video clip
film clip
clip of + noun
clip from + noun
用法筆記
Video clip is the most common collocation, but audio clip is also widely used. In online contexts, clip often refers to short content shared on social media platforms.
常見錯誤
3. the speed at which something happens or moves.
速度
行進或進展的速度
the speed at which something happens or moves.
The construction crew was working at a surprisingly brisk clip to finish the building before winter.
施工團隊以驚人的速度趕工，要在冬天前完成那棟建築物。
collocation: at a brisk clip
Theo ran through the airport terminal at a fast clip to catch his connecting flight to Osaka.
Theo 以很快的速度跑過機場航廈，趕上飛往大阪的轉機航班。
Sales were rising at a steady clip, and the manager felt confident about reaching the yearly target.
銷售額以穩定的速度成長，經理對達成年度目標充滿信心。
The old pickup truck moved up the hill at a slow clip, its engine struggling against the steep grade.
那輛老舊的 pickup 貨車以緩慢的速度爬上陡峭的山坡，引擎吃力地對抗著坡度。
At one clip, the restaurant was serving over two hundred customers every single evening.
有一段時期，那家餐廳每天晚上要服務超過兩百名顧客。
The factory was producing fifty cars per clip during the busy production season last year.
去年繁忙的生產季期間，那家工廠每一輪可以生產五十輛汽車。
At that clip, the team would finish the project well ahead of the original deadline.
按照那個速度，團隊會在原始截止日期之前就完成專案。
文法句型
at a + adjective + clip
用法筆記
Nearly always appears in the phrase at a ... clip with an adjective (good, brisk, fast, steady, slow). The adjective is essential — a clip cannot stand alone to mean speed. A rarer variant uses at one clip or per clip to mean "in a single round or bout" (e.g. at one clip they served 300 dinners). This variant is best understood as a fixed phrase under this speed/rate sense rather than a separate meaning.
常見錯誤
4. a detachable container that holds bullets or cartridges and is inserted into a g
彈匣；彈夾
裝填子彈並插入槍枝的容器
a detachable container that holds bullets or cartridges and is inserted into a gun so that they can be fired one after another.
The soldier quickly inserted a fresh clip into his rifle before moving to the next position.
那名士兵迅速將一個新彈匣裝入步槍，然後移動到下一個位置。
collocation: insert a clip into + gun/rifle
Each clip held thirty rounds, enough for several minutes of sustained firing.
每個彈匣可裝三十發子彈，足以持續射擊數分鐘。
At the shooting range, Walid loaded a clip of ten bullets into the handgun and aimed at the target.
在射擊場上，Walid 將裝有十發子彈的彈匣裝入手槍，瞄準了靶心。
The soldier checked his ammunition pouch and found only one spare clip left for the mission ahead.
那名士兵檢查了彈藥袋，發現執行前方任務只剩下一個備用彈匣。
- magazine
the chamber inside the gun that holds the ammunition; often used interchangeably with clip in casual speech
文法句型
clip of + ammunition/bullets
用法筆記
Often confused with magazine. In technical firearm terminology, a clip loads ammunition into a magazine, but in everyday language clip is used for both. This is a specialised sense — most learners will encounter it in films or video games.
5. an act of cutting parts of something away to make it shorter, neater, or more ti
修剪
剪掉多餘部分使其整齊
an act of cutting parts of something away to make it shorter, neater, or more tidy, especially hair or plants.
The gardener gave the overgrown hedge a quick clip with the shears on Saturday morning.
園丁在星期六早上用大剪刀快速地修剪了過度生長的樹籬。
collocation: give + noun + a clip
Amelia decided her fringe needed a clip before the family photo session next weekend.
Amelia 覺得她的瀏海在下週末的家庭拍照前需要修剪一下。
A regular clip keeps the rose bushes healthy and encourages more flowers to bloom during summer.
定期修剪可以讓玫瑰叢保持健康，並促進夏季開出更多花朵。
The dog's coat looked much better after a quick clip at the grooming salon on Elm Street.
那隻狗的毛在 Elm Street 的美容店快速修剪後，看起來好多了。
文法句型
give + object + a clip
get a clip
need a clip
用法筆記
When used for hair, a clip often implies a small trimming rather than a full haircut. For plants, it can mean light trimming to maintain shape.
6. a quick sharp blow, typically aimed at a person's ear or the outer part of the h
打；摑
短促的一擊，通常打在頭側
a quick sharp blow, typically aimed at a person's ear or the outer part of the head as a mild punishment or startled reaction.
The old woman gave the naughty boy a clip around the ear for stealing apples from her garden.
那位老婦人因為那個頑皮的男孩偷她花園裡的蘋果，打了他一巴掌。
collocation: a clip around the ear
Grandpa used to say that a quick clip on the head was how his teachers kept order in the classroom.
爺爺常說當年老師在課堂上維持秩序的方法就是快速往頭上打一下。
In the scuffle, someone landed a clip on the side of Caleb's jaw, and he stumbled backward.
在扭打中，有人朝 Caleb 的下巴側邊打了一下，他踉蹌後退了幾步。
The boxer dodged left, but his opponent still managed to land a sharp clip on his cheekbone.
拳擊手向左閃躲，但對手還是設法在他的顴骨上打了一記又快又準的短拳。
文法句型
a clip + on/around/across + body part
give + someone + a clip
用法筆記
Now considered old-fashioned and potentially physical punishment. The phrase a clip around the ear is the most established idiom; modern usage is mainly humorous or historical.
7. a piece of jewellery, such as an earring or brooch, that attaches to the body or
夾式首飾
用夾子固定的耳環或胸針等飾品
a piece of jewellery, such as an earring or brooch, that attaches to the body or clothing by means of a spring-loaded clasp rather than a piercing.
Adina wore a pair of gold clip-on earrings to the wedding because she did not have pierced ears.
Adina 在婚禮上戴了一對金色夾式耳環，因為她沒有穿耳洞。
collocation: clip-on earrings
The antique brooch sold at the market was actually a decorative clip that fastened onto a coat lapel.
市場上賣的那個古董胸針其實是一個可以別在外套領子上的裝飾夾。
Nila found a beautiful silver clip in her grandmother's jewellery box that she could wear on her blouse.
Nila 在祖母的首飾盒裡找到一個漂亮的銀色夾子，可以別在她的上衣上。
The store on Market Street sells lovely pearl clips that attach to any dress collar without damaging the fabric.
Market Street 上的那家商店販售可愛的珍珠夾飾，可以別在任何洋裝領子上而不會損壞布料。
文法句型
clip-on + noun
wear a clip
用法筆記
Most commonly used in the compound clip-on earrings. The singular clip by itself can refer to a brooch or decorative clasp worn on clothing.
clips — 動詞
- clipspresent simple I / you / we / they
- clipses3rd person singular
- clipsing-ing form
- clipsedpast simple
1. to remove small pieces from something using scissors, clippers, or shears, usual
修剪；剪下
用剪刀剪短或剪掉多餘部分
to remove small pieces from something using scissors, clippers, or shears, usually to make it shorter or neater.
Hugo clipped the dead leaves from the rose bush to help the plant grow new flowers.
Hugo 剪掉了玫瑰叢上的枯葉，幫助植物長出新花。
collocation: clip + object + from/off
Amelia clipped her son's fingernails while he sat watching his favourite cartoon programme.
Amelia 趁兒子坐著看他最喜歡的卡通節目時，幫他剪了指甲。
collocation: clip fingernails / toenails
The hairdresser clipped a few centimetres off the ends of Yumi's hair to remove the split ends.
理髮師從 Yumi 的髮尾剪掉了幾公分，以消除分叉的髮梢。
Jisoo clipped the coupon from the newspaper and put it in her purse for the grocery trip later.
Jisoo 從報紙上剪下折價券，放進錢包裡準備之後去超市購物用。
- grow
let hair or plants increase in length
文法句型
clip + object
clip + object + off/from
clip + object + adjective
用法筆記
Often used with a particle (off, from, out of) to specify what is being removed. When used without a particle, the object is what gets cut (clip the hedge, clip the hair).
常見錯誤
2. to reduce, decrease, or shorten something by a specific amount, often applied to
削減；縮減
減少特定金額或比例
to reduce, decrease, or shorten something by a specific amount, often applied to budgets, time, or prices.
The company clipped ten percent off its operating costs by switching to renewable energy sources.
該公司透過改用再生能源，將營運成本削減了百分之十。
collocation: clip + amount + off + noun
Renata clipped two minutes from her personal best time in the hundred-metre sprint at the championships.
Renata 在錦標賽的百米短跑中，將自己的個人最佳成績縮短了兩秒。
The editor clipped the article down to eight hundred words to fit the space on the newspaper page.
編輯將文章縮減到八百字，以配合報紙版面的空間。
City officials clipped the budget for road repairs by fifteen percent after the tax revenue fell short.
在稅收短少之後，市政府將道路維修預算削減了百分之十五。
- increase
make larger in amount or degree
文法句型
clip + amount + off/from + noun
clip + noun + by + amount
用法筆記
Often used in financial or reporting contexts. The object is the thing being reduced, and the amount can be introduced with off, from, or by.
常見錯誤
3. to make brief sideways contact with a person or thing, often as a glancing blow
擦撞；輕擊
短促地側面撞擊
to make brief sideways contact with a person or thing, often as a glancing blow during fast movement.
The cyclist lost control and clipped a parked car's side mirror, sending pieces of plastic across the road.
那名自行車騎士失控了，擦撞到一輛停放汽車的後視鏡，塑膠碎片散落一地。
collocation: clip + object + body part
During the basketball game, Leo accidentally clipped another player's elbow while reaching for the ball.
在籃球比賽中，Leo 伸手搶球時不小心撞到了另一名球員的手肘。
A falling branch from the old oak tree clipped Gabriel on the shoulder as he walked past the garden.
Gabriel 走過花園時，一棵老橡樹掉落的樹枝擦撞到他的肩膀。
The baseball just clipped the edge of the bat and rolled weakly toward the pitcher for an easy out.
棒球只是擦到球棒的邊緣，軟弱無力地滾向投手，形成一個簡單的出局。
文法句型
clip + object
clip + object + on/in + body part
用法筆記
This sense implies a glancing blow — the object is hit in a sideways or off-centre manner rather than head-on. The contact is usually brief and not the main event.
4. to send a football or golf ball upward with a glancing strike, making it rise hi
挑射；切球
將足球或高爾夫球擊出高而短的弧線
to send a football or golf ball upward with a glancing strike, making it rise high without covering much ground.
The striker clipped the ball over the goalkeeper's head and into the far corner of the net for a goal.
前鋒將球挑過守門員的頭頂，飛入球門遠角，成功得分。
collocation: clip the ball over + noun
Mateo carefully clipped his golf shot onto the green, landing the ball just two metres from the hole.
Mateo 小心翼翼地將高爾夫球切上果嶺，球落在距離洞口僅兩公尺的位置。
From the corner flag, Sari clipped a perfect cross to the centre of the penalty area for her teammate.
Sari 從角球旗位置踢出一記完美的弧線傳中球，送到隊友所在的禁區中央。
The midfielder clipped the ball past the defender and sprinted forward to collect it on the run.
中場球員將球挑過防守球員，然後向前衝刺在跑動中接住球。
- chip
in golf and football, a short high shot; clip is more specific to the technique
文法句型
clip the ball
clip the ball over/into/past
用法筆記
In football (soccer), clip describes a technique where the player strikes under the ball to lift it with backspin. In golf, it refers to a controlled short shot onto the green.
5. an illegal move in American football where a player blocks an opponent from behi
非法阻擋
美式足球中從背後違規阻擋
an illegal move in American football where a player blocks an opponent from behind, usually at waist level or below.
The referee threw a yellow flag when the defensive back was caught clipping the wide receiver from behind.
當防守後衛被逮到從背後非法阻擋外接員時，裁判丟出了黃旗。
collocation: caught clipping
The referee ejected the player after he clipped an opponent near the line of scrimmage.
裁判在該名球員於爭球線附近非法阻擋對手之後，將他驅逐出場。
A penalty for clipping cost the team fifteen yards at a critical moment in the final minutes of the match.
在比賽最後幾分鐘的關鍵時刻，一次非法阻擋的犯規讓球隊損失了十五碼。
- block illegally
general description of the action; clip is the specific term
文法句型
clip + object
用法筆記
A technical term in American football rules. The penalty for clipping is fifteen yards. This sense is rare outside of sports broadcasting and game contexts.
6. to attach, fasten, or secure something to something else using a clip, or to bec
夾住；別上
用夾子將物品固定在某處
to attach, fasten, or secure something to something else using a clip, or to become attached in this way.
The nurse clipped the patient's wristband onto his arm before the surgery on Thursday.
護理師在星期四手術前，將病人的手環夾在他的手臂上。
collocation: clip + object + onto + noun
Esteban clipped the microphone to his tie so the audience could hear his speech clearly.
Esteban 把麥克風夾在領帶上，好讓觀眾能清楚聽到他的演講。
collocation: clip + to + noun
The pages of the report were clipped together with a large metal fastener before being handed to the manager.
報告的紙張用一個大金屬夾子夾在一起，然後才交給了經理。
Xiu clipped the dog's leash onto its collar before heading out for the evening walk around the park.
Xiu 出門去公園散步前，將狗繩夾在狗的項圈上。
- unclip
remove or detach something that was held by a clip
文法句型
clip + object + to/onto/on + noun
clip + object + together
clip + adverb
用法筆記
The intransitive use (This badge clips onto your shirt) describes how an item is designed to fasten. The transitive use (She clipped the badge onto her shirt) describes the action of fastening.
常見錯誤
7. to move or travel quickly, often with a smooth, steady rhythm.
疾馳；快行
以平穩快速的方式行進
to move or travel quickly, often with a smooth, steady rhythm.
The sports car was clipping along the coastal highway at well over one hundred kilometres per hour.
那輛跑車沿著海岸公路疾馳，時速遠遠超過一百公里。
collocation: clip along + noun
Theo was clipping through his homework at an impressive pace and finished before dinner was ready.
Theo 以驚人的速度趕著作業，在晚餐準備好之前就完成了。
The train clipped through the countryside, passing fields and small villages without slowing down.
火車快速駛過鄉間，經過田野和小村莊，絲毫沒有減速。
Despite the heavy rain, the delivery van was clipping down the highway to make its scheduled drop-off times.
儘管下著大雨，送貨貨車仍沿著高速公路疾駛，要趕上預定的送貨時間。
- crawl
move extremely slowly
文法句型
clip along + noun
clip through + noun
用法筆記
Often used with a direction particle (along, through, down, across) to show the path of movement. Common in informal narrative and sports commentary.