词汇 | whip through |
释义 | Phr V whip through whips, whipping, whipped whip through sth slightly informal to do something very quicklyShe whipped through the ironing in a matter of minutes. whip through sth to do a piece of work or read something very quickly: Louise managed to whip through the rest of her routine paperwork before lunch. Some people can whip through a document in a few minutes and remember all the details. whip through1. To pass through some place or thing very rapidly or violently. The runaway bull whipped through the store, causing hundreds of dollars of damage in the process. An icy, howling gale whipped through the city. 2. To complete, accomplish, or work through something with great speed or ease. Don't just whip through the book like that, or you won't remember anything that happens a week later. Thanks to all my studying, I was able to whip through the test in less than an hour. 3. To mix something together thoroughly and evenly. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "whip" and "through." Make sure you whip the eggs through or they will separate when you begin adding the butter. whip through somethingFig. to work through something very fast. Do this carefully. Don't just whip through it. She whipped through her homework and went outside to play. whip throughv. 1. To move rapidly through something or some place, as of a gust of wind or violent storm: The wind whipped through the canyon. 2. To accomplish or proceed with something swiftly: The students whipped through the easy homework assignment. 3. To read something quickly: I whipped through a magazine while I waited for my appointment. 4. To beat and froth up some liquid thoroughly: You must first whip the batter through before adding the sugar. |
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