flops
flops — 動詞
- flopspresent simple I / you / we / they
- flopses3rd person singular
- flopsing-ing form
- flopsedpast simple
1. to fail so completely that a plan, show, product, or idea quickly disappoints pe
失利；慘敗
計畫或作品徹底失敗
to fail so completely that a plan, show, product, or idea quickly disappoints people and brings little success
The new sitcom flops after only three episodes on air.
這部新情境喜劇才播三集就收視失利了。
something flops for public failure
Her plan to sell handmade soap flops at the market.
她賣手工皂的計畫在市集上慘敗了。
flops at + place
The team's surprise attack flops before the match even starts.
這支球隊的突襲戰術在比賽開始前就失利了。
Our attempt to cook outside flops in the heavy rain.
我們在戶外煮飯的嘗試在大雨中慘敗了。
文法句型
something flops
flops at + place
用法筆記
Common with shows, products, plans, and public events. It is stronger than simply fail because it suggests visible disappointment or no real effect.
常見錯誤
2. to let your body fall onto a bed, seat, or the ground in a heavy, tired, or care
癱倒；癱坐
人重重倒向某處休息
to let your body fall onto a bed, seat, or the ground in a heavy, tired, or careless way
Felipe flops onto the hotel bed after the midnight bus ride.
搭完半夜巴士後，Felipe 癱倒到旅館床上。
flops onto + bed
The tired dog flops beside the door and closes its eyes.
那隻疲倦的狗癱倒在門邊，閉上了眼睛。
Aylin flops into the beanbag with her shoes still on.
Aylin 穿著鞋就癱坐進了豆袋椅。
Each child flops on the grass when the picnic finally ends.
野餐終於結束時，每個孩子都癱倒到草地上。
- sit up
moves the body into a controlled upright position
文法句型
flops onto + bed
flops into + chair
用法筆記
Usually describes a person or animal dropping their body onto a place to rest. Distinguish it from sense 6, which can also describe objects or a heavy impact sound.
3. to hang, swing, or flap in a loose, soft way instead of staying firm or upright
鬆垂；拍動
鬆鬆下垂或來回拍動
to hang, swing, or flap in a loose, soft way instead of staying firm or upright
Iris's wet hat flops over her eyes in the sea wind.
Iris 的濕帽子在海風中鬆垂到遮住她的眼睛。
flops over + body part
A torn flag flops against the pole after the storm has passed.
暴風雨過後，破旗子鬆鬆拍打著旗桿。
flops against + surface
One rabbit ear flops sideways when the animal starts to run.
那隻兔子一跑起來，其中一隻耳朵就鬆垂到側邊。
A loose sleeve flops out of the open suitcase at each step.
每走一步，鬆掉的袖子都從打開的手提箱裡晃出來。
- stand up
describes staying firm or upright
文法句型
flops over + body part
flops against + surface
用法筆記
This sense is about loose movement over time. Distinguish it from sense 5, where the change of position happens all at once.
4. to go straight to bed, usually by dropping down because you are very tired
倒頭就睡
累得一上床就睡
to go straight to bed, usually by dropping down because you are very tired
Saira flops into bed without even taking off her watch.
Saira 連手錶都沒摘就倒頭就睡。
flops into bed for exhaustion
After the night shift, Hassan flops into bed at dawn.
上完夜班後，Hassan 天亮時就倒頭就睡。
My brother flops into bed as soon as the game ends.
比賽一結束，我哥哥就倒頭就睡。
Paloma flops into bed after finishing the last train home.
搭完最後一班火車回家後，Paloma 一上床就倒頭就睡。
- get up
the opposite direction of movement in daily routine
文法句型
flops into bed
flops into bed after + event
用法筆記
Usually followed by into bed and tied to the idea of sleeping. Distinguish it from sense 2, which can end on any surface and does not necessarily mean sleep.
5. to tip, swing, or fall all at once into a different position
驟然翻轉
突然翻到另一邊或變位
to tip, swing, or fall all at once into a different position
The road sign flops sideways when the last bolt comes loose.
最後一顆螺栓一鬆，路牌就驟然翻到側邊。
flops sideways for sudden position change
Joshua's file box flops open as soon as he lifts it.
Joshua 一提起檔案盒，它就驟然翻開了。
flops open
The small boat flops onto its side after one hard wave.
一個大浪打來後，小船就驟然翻到側邊。
The paper fan flops shut when the string suddenly breaks.
繩子突然斷掉時，紙扇就驟然翻闔起來。
- steady
describes keeping something from changing position
文法句型
flops sideways
flops open
flops shut
用法筆記
This sense focuses on a quick one-time change in position. Unlike sense 3, it does not suggest repeated loose swinging or flapping.
6. to fall, hit, or be put down with a heavy movement or dull sound
重重摔下
重重落下或把東西甩下
to fall, hit, or be put down with a heavy movement or dull sound
The fish flops onto the deck and sprays water everywhere.
那條魚重重摔到甲板上，水花四濺。
flops onto + surface
Tamar flops the wet towels onto the washing machine.
Tamar 把濕毛巾重重甩到洗衣機上。
flops + object + onto + surface
A stack of books flops onto the floor beside Joshua's desk.
一疊書重重摔到 Joshua 書桌旁的地板上。
Anong flops her backpack on the kitchen table after school.
放學後，Anong 把背包重重摔到廚房桌上。
- set down
suggests careful, controlled movement
文法句型
flops onto + surface
flops + object + onto + surface
用法筆記
This sense can describe objects, animals, or a person moving something with a heavy landing. Distinguish it from sense 2, which is mainly about the body dropping down to rest.
flops — 副詞
1. exactly in the intended place, or flat in the exact position aimed for
正中
剛好正中或平平落定
exactly in the intended place, or flat in the exact position aimed for
The coin lands flops in the middle of the chalk circle.
那枚硬幣剛好正中粉筆圈的中央。
lands flops for exact landing
The box drops flops on its bottom and does not tip.
那個箱子剛好底面著地，沒有傾倒。
drops flops for square landing
Her boot comes down flops on the loose board.
她的靴子剛好正中那塊鬆動的木板。
The toy boat lands flops in the tray after one push.
那艘玩具船被推一下後，剛好平平地落在托盤裡。
- off-center
describes missing the exact middle or exact position
文法句型
lands flops
hits flops
用法筆記
A rare adverb sense used after a motion verb to stress that something lands squarely or exactly where intended.