flipping
flipping — 形容詞
1. used as a mild way to express annoyance or to strongly emphasize a feeling, with
該死的
用於加強語氣或表達惱怒的溫和咒罵
used as a mild way to express annoyance or to strongly emphasize a feeling, without being as offensive as stronger swear words.
Carmen searched everywhere but could not find her flipping car keys.
Carmen 到處找，但就是找不到她那該死的車鑰匙。
adjective before noun: flipping + noun
The flipping train was delayed again, making everyone late for work.
那班該死的火車又誤點了，害大家上班遲到。
informal register: expresses annoyance
I have told you a flipping hundred times to lock the front door.
我他媽跟你講過一百次了要鎖大門。
That flipping dog next door keeps barking all through the night.
隔壁那隻該死的狗整晚叫個不停。
文法句型
flipping + noun
flipping + adjective/adverb
用法筆記
Commonly used in British English as a milder alternative to 'bloody' or stronger profanity. Can modify both nouns (adjective use) and adjectives or quantities (adverb use).
常見錯誤
2. showing a rude lack of respect, especially when a situation calls for seriousnes
輕率的
缺乏應有的尊重或嚴肅態度
showing a rude lack of respect, especially when a situation calls for seriousness or proper attention.
The teenager's flipping reply to the head teacher earned her a week of detention.
那名青少年對校長輕率的回答讓她被罰留校察看一週。
describes a reply/attitude as disrespectful
Kwame was criticized for his flipping comments during the important client meeting.
Kwame 因為在重要客戶會議上發表輕率的言論而受到批評。
The journalist's flipping tone suggested she did not take the allegation seriously.
那名記者的輕率語氣表明她根本沒把這項指控當回事。
Vikram gave a flipping answer to a question that deserved careful thought.
Vikram 對一個值得深思的問題給了輕率的回答。
- flippant
more common word with the same root meaning
- impertinent
stronger, suggests bold rudeness
- disrespectful
broader in meaning, not limited to speech
- respectful
showing proper respect
- serious
earnest and thoughtful
文法句型
flipping + noun (attitude/remark/tone)
flipping — 動詞
1. to throw something so that it turns in the air, or to turn something so that its
翻轉；拋翻
快速翻動或拋擲使在空中翻轉
to throw something so that it turns in the air, or to turn something so that its top and bottom or front and back change places.
Diego flipped the pancake high in the air before catching it in the pan.
Diego 把鬆餅高高拋向空中，然後用平底鍋接住。
transitive: flip + object + adverb
The referee flipped a coin to decide which team would kick the ball first.
裁判擲硬幣決定哪一隊先開球。
collocation: flip a coin
Soo-jin gently flipped the page of her sketchbook to start a new drawing.
Soo-jin 輕輕翻過素描本的一頁，開始畫新的圖。
A strong wave hit the small boat and flipped it over completely.
一個大浪打在小船上，把它完全打翻了。
The truck skidded on the icy road and flipped onto its side.
卡車在結冰的路上打滑，翻倒在路邊。
文法句型
flip + object + over
flip + preposition (over/onto)
用法筆記
When used intransitively (without an object), often appears with particles like 'over' or 'onto' to describe the result of the movement.
常見錯誤
2. to move something with a short, fast motion of the hand or fingers, often to rem
輕彈；輕拂
用手指或手快速輕微撥動
to move something with a short, fast motion of the hand or fingers, often to remove or reposition it.
Amara flipped a crumb off the table before the dinner guests arrived.
Amara 在晚餐客人到來前把桌上的麵包屑輕輕彈掉。
flip + object + off
The cat flipped its tail back and forth while watching the bird at the window.
貓咪來回甩動尾巴，看著窗外的鳥。
Nadia flipped her sunglasses down from her forehead onto her nose.
Nadia 把墨鏡從額頭上翻下來戴到鼻梁上。
Olaf flipped the dust off his coat with a single firm slap.
Olaf 用力拍了一下，把外套上的灰塵拍掉。
文法句型
flip + object + off/away/back
用法筆記
The object is typically something small or light (dust, a crumb, a piece of lint). The direction of movement is usually indicated by a particle like 'off', 'away', 'back', or 'down'.
3. to press or move a switch in order to start or stop an electrical device from wo
扳開關
扳動開關來開啟或關閉電器
to press or move a switch in order to start or stop an electrical device from working.
Chioma flipped the television off before leaving for school this morning.
Chioma 今早出門前把電視關掉了。
flip + object + off
Please flip the kitchen light on when you go down to the basement.
請你下地下室時把廚房的燈打開。
flip + object + on
The night nurse flipped the switch for the emergency alarm system.
夜班護士扳下了緊急警報系統的開關。
Kwame flipped his computer monitor on and checked his inbox for new messages.
Kwame 打開電腦螢幕，查看收件匣裡有沒有新郵件。
文法句型
flip + object (switch/light/button) + on/off
常見錯誤
4. to move quickly through the pages of a book, magazine, or similar material, or t
瀏覽；翻看
快速翻閱頁面或切換頻道
to move quickly through the pages of a book, magazine, or similar material, or through television channels, in order to look at content without reading or watching carefully.
Mei-Lin flipped through a fashion magazine while waiting at the dentist's office.
Mei-Lin 在牙醫診所候診時翻看一本時尚雜誌。
flip through + magazine
Omar kept flipping between news channels to find updates on the approaching storm.
Omar 不停切換新聞頻道，想找關於即將來襲的風暴的最新消息。
flip between + channels
Deepa flipped through the old photo album, smiling at pictures from her childhood.
Deepa 翻看著舊相簿，看到童年照片時露出了微笑。
The teacher flipped through the pile of homework before the morning bell rang.
老師在早自習鈴響前快速翻看了一下那疊作業。
- browse
slower, more intentional looking
- skim
focuses on reading quickly for main ideas
- leaf through
similar meaning, slightly more formal
文法句型
flip through + noun (magazine/pages/channels)
用法筆記
Almost always used with the preposition 'through' for books/pages and 'between' for channels. The focus is on speed and lack of depth — you are not reading carefully.
常見錯誤
5. to change suddenly and completely from one state, opinion, direction, or positio
突然轉變
突然從一種狀態或立場轉到另一種
to change suddenly and completely from one state, opinion, direction, or position to another.
The weather flipped from warm and sunny to cold and rainy within an hour.
天氣在一小時內從溫暖晴朗突然變成寒冷下雨。
flip from + state + to + state
After hearing the news, Miguel's mood flipped from cheerful to deeply anxious.
聽到這個消息後，Miguel 的心情從愉快突然變得十分焦慮。
The politician flipped his position on the new tax law after public criticism.
那位政治人物在受到公眾批評後突然改變了對新稅法的立場。
Ingrid's attitude flipped completely when she learned she had got the job.
Ingrid 得知自己得到那份工作後，態度完全改變了。
文法句型
flip from + noun + to + noun
用法筆記
Can be used transitively (to change one's own opinion/position) or intransitively (the change happens to something). The change is always quick and often surprising.
6. to react with sudden and strong excitement, delight, or enthusiasm about somethi
興奮不已
因某事突然變得非常興奮或熱情
to react with sudden and strong excitement, delight, or enthusiasm about something.
The children flipped when they saw the huge pile of presents under the tree.
孩子們看到聖誕樹下那一大堆禮物時，興奮得不得了。
informal: flip = become extremely excited
The audience flipped over the singer's surprise appearance at the concert.
觀眾對於那位歌手在演唱會上驚喜現身興奮不已。
flip over + noun (show enthusiasm for)
Amara flipped with joy when she opened the letter and saw her exam results.
Amara 拆開信看到考試成績時，高興得跳了起來。
Football fans flipped when their team scored the winning goal in the final minute.
足球迷在球隊於最後一分鐘踢進致勝球時瘋狂歡呼。
文法句型
flip (over/about + noun)
flip + adverb
用法筆記
This sense is informal and emotional — it describes a strong, often physical reaction (shouting, jumping, clapping). 'Flip over' specifically means to be very enthusiastic about something.
7. to suddenly become very angry, upset, or unable to behave in a calm or rational
大怒；失控
突然暴怒或失去理智
to suddenly become very angry, upset, or unable to behave in a calm or rational way.
Dad flipped when he saw the large dent in the new car's front bumper.
爸爸看到新車保險桿上那道大凹痕時大發雷霆。
informal: flip = become very angry
Svetlana completely flipped out after she realized her bag had been stolen from the cafe.
Svetlana 發現包包在咖啡廳被偷後整個崩潰了。
phrasal: flip out = lose composure
The coach flipped at the referee for making what he thought was a terrible call.
教練因為裁判做出他認為很糟的判決而對他怒吼。
My boss flipped when I told him the project would be delivered a week late.
我告訴老闆專案會延遲一週時，他氣炸了。
- stay calm
remain composed under pressure
文法句型
flip (out)
flip at + noun
用法筆記
Often used with 'out' (flip out) for an even stronger sense of losing self-control. Unlike 'flip' meaning 'become excited' (sense 6), this sense always has a negative emotional charge — anger, panic, or distress.
常見錯誤
flipping — 名詞
1. a quick turning movement or the action of throwing a coin into the air so that i
翻轉；拋擲
快速翻轉或拋擲硬幣等物品的動作
a quick turning movement or the action of throwing a coin into the air so that it spins, often used to decide something by chance.
The winner of the match was decided by a simple flip of a coin.
比賽的勝負是由擲硬幣決定的。
collocation: flip of a coin
With a quick flip of her wrist, the bartender opened the bottle of soda.
酒保手腕輕輕一轉，就打開了汽水瓶。
collocation: flip of the wrist
A gentle flip of the finger was all it took to turn the page of the old book.
只要用手指輕輕一翻，就能翻動那本舊書的書頁。
The pancake rose into the air with a single careful flip of the pan.
平底鍋輕輕一翻，鬆餅就飛到了空中。
文法句型
a flip of + noun
decided by a flip
用法筆記
When used with 'coin', the phrase 'a flip of a coin' often refers to making a random decision. When used with body parts ('wrist', 'finger'), it describes a quick, skillful motion.
2. a movement in which your body turns completely over in the air, landing in a dif
翻筋斗；空翻
身體在空中完全翻轉的動作
a movement in which your body turns completely over in the air, landing in a different position, often performed in gymnastics, diving, or acrobatics.
The young gymnast performed a perfect back flip on the balance beam.
那位年輕體操選手在平衡木上完美地做了一個後空翻。
collocation: perform/do a flip
The diver executed a double flip before entering the pool with barely a splash.
跳水選手做了一個雙重空翻，然後幾乎毫無水花地入水。
The children practiced doing forward flips on the soft mat at the park.
孩子們在公園的軟墊上練習前空翻。
The skater landed a clean flip after spinning three times in the air.
溜冰選手在空中旋轉三圈後，穩穩落地完成了一個翻轉動作。
- somersault
more general term, can be done on the ground too
- cartwheel
a sideways rotation, different from a flip
文法句型
do a flip
perform a flip
land a flip
用法筆記
Common in gymnastics and diving contexts. 'Front flip' and 'back flip' distinguish the direction of rotation. In skating and snowboarding, 'flip' refers to a specific rotational trick.
3. a hot or cold alcoholic drink made by mixing liquor such as brandy or rum with b
蛋奶酒
用烈酒與打好的雞蛋調製的飲品
a hot or cold alcoholic drink made by mixing liquor such as brandy or rum with beaten eggs, sugar, and sometimes cream.
The hotel bar serves a traditional flip with brandy and fresh eggs every Christmas.
那間飯店的酒吧每年聖誕節都會供應傳統的白蘭地蛋奶酒。
collocation: traditional flip
Grandma's flip recipe calls for dark rum, eggs, sugar, and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
奶奶的蛋奶酒食譜需要黑蘭姆酒、雞蛋、糖和少許肉豆蔻。
Olaf ordered a warm flip to help him sleep on the cold winter night.
Olaf 點了一杯溫熱的蛋奶酒，想在寒冷的冬夜裡幫助入睡。
The bartender prepared a cold flip using whiskey and egg white for the customer.
調酒師為客人用威士忌和蛋白調製了一杯冰蛋奶酒。
文法句型
a flip
flip + with + ingredient
用法筆記
This sense is historically related to the verb — the drink was originally made by 'flipping' (whisking rapidly) the mixture. It is now relatively uncommon outside of historical cocktail menus.