clap/klæp/ (clapped, clapped; clapping)

vt

1. 拍(手)；为…鼓掌

• He clapped his hands to attract her attention. 他拍了拍手，想引起她的注意。

• They clapped his speech enthusiastically. 他们热情地为他的发言鼓掌。

2. (用手)轻拍，击

• The teacher clapped her student on the shoulder and congratulated him. 老师拍了拍她的学生的肩，向他祝贺。

3. 急速(或用力)放置(或移动)

• She clapped her hand over my mouth. 她突然用手捂住了我的嘴。

• clap the door shut 砰地把门关上

vi

1. 拍手，鼓掌

• She clapped for silence. 她拍手让大家安静下来。

• The audience clapped loudly at the end of the play. 剧终时，观众大声鼓掌。

2. (门等)砰地关上

• The door clapped shut. 门砰地关上了。

–clapping n U