rap

noun

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Definitions of rap noun

music(音樂)

  1. A2Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    a style of popular music characterized by a strong rhythm where the lyrics are spoken rather than sung.

    說唱音樂

    • A well-known rap artist.

      一位知名的說唱歌手。

    • This song cleverly combines rap and pop elements.

      這首歌巧妙地結合了說唱和流行元素。

    • He is known for his unique rap style.

      他以獨特的說唱風格聞名。

punishment(懲罰)

  1. Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)slang(俚語)

    an accusation of a crime, or the penalty given for an offense.

    指控;罪責;刑罰

    • He was sentenced on a fabricated rap.

      他因捏造的指控被判刑。

    • Despite the strong evidence, she managed to avoid the rap.

      儘管證據充分,她還是設法避免了刑罰。

    • He refused to take the rap for his colleague's mistake.

      他拒絕為同事的錯誤承擔責任。

judgment(判斷)

  1. Countable(可數名詞)slang(俚語)

    a judgment, opinion, or reaction to something.

    評價;反應;觀感

    • The film got a bad rap after its release.

      這部電影在上映後獲得了差評。

    • The new product received a poor rap due to its high price.

      新產品因價格過高而獲得了負面評價。

    • The policy didn't get a good rap from the public.

      這項政策並沒有得到公眾的好評。

sound(聲音)

  1. Countable(可數名詞)

    a sharp, quick sound, especially from a hard surface being struck.

    (尤指敲擊硬物發出的)叩擊聲

    • I heard a soft rap on the window.

      我聽到窗戶上傳來輕輕的叩擊聲。

    • Suddenly, there was a series of raps on the door.

      突然,門上傳來一連串的叩擊聲。

    • During the meeting, he made a rap on the table with his knuckles.

      會議期間,他用指關節在桌子上敲了一下。

verb

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Definitions of rap verb

hit(擊打)

  1. Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)

    to strike or say something abruptly and with force.

    敲;拍;急促地說

    • She rapped on the door with her knuckles.

      她用指關節敲了敲門。

    • The teacher rapped out the student's name.

      老師急促地喊出了學生的名字。

    • He rapped the table with a pencil to keep the rhythm.

      他用鉛筆敲打桌子來保持節奏。

criticize(批評)

  1. Transitive(及物動詞)

    to criticize or reprimand, especially in an official capacity.

    (尤指正式地)批評;指責;斥責

    • The committee rapped the company's conduct.

      委員會嚴厲批評了該公司的行為。

    • The principal rapped the inappropriate behavior publicly.

      校長公開指責了不當行為。

    • The media rapped the policy severely.

      媒體嚴厲批評了這項政策。

music(音樂)

  1. Intransitive(不及物動詞)

    to perform rap music; to speak in the style of rap.

    表演說唱樂;說唱

Idioms

  • a rap on/over the knuckles

    A stern rebuke or reprimand for a mistake or misdeed.

    嚴厲批評,訓貴

    He received a rap on the knuckles for submitting his report late.

    他因遲交報告而受到嚴厲的批評。

  • rap someone over the knuckles

    To reprimand or criticize someone severely, typically in an official capacity, due to disapproval of their actions.

    嚴厲批評

    The employee was rapped over the knuckles by his supervisor for submitting the report late.

    這名員工因爲遲交報告而被主管嚴厲斥責。