clap
翻译
拍手, 鼓掌
例句
The audience clapped at the end of the play.
戏剧结束时,观众鼓掌。
He clapped his hands to get their attention.
他拍了拍手以引起他们的注意。
语法模式
((to clap)) 拍手 Everyone started to clap.
((to clap one's hands)) 拍(某人的)手 She clapped her hands in delight.
近义词
同义词: applaud, cheer (鼓掌, 欢呼)
词源
源自古英语“clappan”,属于拟声词。
记忆技巧
“clap”这个词的发音听起来就像拍手的声音。